Miele NOVOTRONIC G 842 PLUS User manual

Operating instructions
Novotronic
G 842 Plus
G 842 SC Plus
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use, M-Nr, 06 088 620

Contents

Contents
Changing a program ............................................... 32
Program guide .................................................... 33
FrequentJy asked questions ........................................ 34
After sales service ................................................ 39
Transport ....................................................... 40
User Maintenance instructions ...................................... 41
Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet .................................. 42
Cleaning the spray arms ............................................ 44
Cleaning the wash cabinet .......................................... 45
Cleaning the door and door seal ...................................... 45
Cleaning the exterior ............................................... 45
Cleaning the water inlet filter ......................................... 46
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ........................... 47

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
WARNING -
When using your dishwasher, follow
basic precautions, including the
following:
Read aH instructions before installa-
tion or use of the dishwasher to pre-
vent injury and machine damage.
i The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for damage or injury
caused by improper use of this ap-
pliance.
i Use the dishwasher only for its in-
tended purpose. This appliance is
intended for residential use only.
Electrical safety
Before installation make sure that
i: thevo,tageandfrequency,,stedon
the data plate correspond with the
household electrical supply. This data
must correspond to prevent iniury and
machine damage. Consult a qualified
electrician if in doubt.
,_,,,,,,,_,_,,_Beforeinstal,ationorservice,dis-
connect the power supply to the
work area by unplugging the unit, "trip-
ping" the circuit breaker or removing
the fuse.
Do not use an extension cord to
:}
i connect this appliance to electric-
ity. Extension cords do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
Be certain your appliance is prop-
erly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. To guarantee the
electrical safety of this appliance, conti-
nuity must exist between the appliance
and an effective grounding system. It is
imperative that this basic safety require-
ment be met. If there is any doubt, have
the electrical system of the house
checked by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for damages caused by the lack, or
inadequacy of, an effective grounding
system.
hstaHation
Installation and repair work should
bebyaMieleauthorizedservice
technician. Work by unqualified per-
sons could be dangerous and could
void the warranty.
WARNING - Fire hazard
oonotcoverorcrushthep,ugof
an electric appliance. Ensure that the
cabinet opening for the dishwasher
provides ample space for the plug.
Insta!ling the dishwasher in a tight
space may crimp the power cord or put
pressure on the plug which may cause
overheating.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
Th,sequ,pment,snotdos,gnedfor
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans or air-
craft. However, under certain conditions
it may be possible for an installation in
these applications. Please contact the
nearest Miele dealer or the Miele Tech-
nical Service Department with specific
requirements.
Inspect the dishwasher for ship-
ipingdamage.Donotinstal,orop-
eratea damaged unit. Contact the
place of purchase.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
ibagsetc.aredisposedofsafely
and kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
This dishwasher should only be in-
stalled under a continuous
countertop secured to adiacent
cabinetry.
Donot,nsta,,thisdishwasherbe-
neath a cooking surface, oven or
any appliance that radiates heat.
High temperatures from these units may
damage the dishwasher.
Donot,underanycircumstances
cut the intake hose or submerge in
liquid. This hose contains electrical
components that could cause iniury or
property damage if cut or submerged.
Use
Only use the dishwasher if all pan-
e,sareproper,yinplace.
_,,,,,_,,,,,_,iii_Donottamperw,ththecontrols.
iHli_i!iJtToreducetheriskofinjury,donot
allow children to play in, on, or
near the dishwasher.
Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the
doororbasketsofthedishwasher.
Undercertaincond,t,ons,hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot wa-
ter system that has not been used for
two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for such a period,
turn on all hot water faucets and let wa-
ter flow from each for several minutes
before using the dishwasher. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. Do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
Donotwashplasticitemsunless
they are labeled "dishwasher safe"
or the equivalent. For items not labeled,
check the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
When loading tableware, place
isharp,ternsawayfromthedoor
seal to prevent damage to the seal.
Load knives pointing downwards to
prevent injuries.
Only use detergents and rinse aids
recommended for residential dish-
washers. Keep all detergents and rinse
aids out of the reach of children.
iiliii_iiiiiiiiJfDonotdrinkwaterfromthed,sh-
washer! Harmful residues could be
present.
For dishwashers with visible heating
eJement
iiliii_iiiiii!iDonottouchtheheatinge,ement
during or immediately after use.
DisposaJ of an appJiance
, ,ftheapp,,aneeisremovedfrom,ts
installation and will not be used,
the door to the wash cabinet should be
removed to prevent children from being
locked in the machine. When discard-
ing an old dishwasher, unplug it from
the power outlet, remove the door to the
wash cabinet and cut off the power
cord.
SAVE THESE

CONSIGNES DE S¢:CUF:iIT¢:
AVERTISSEMENT- S6curit6emectrique
Au moment d'utiliser votre
Jave-vaisseJJe, prenez des
precautions essentieJles, dont :
Lisez attentivement J'ensemble des
consignes avant d'instaHer ou
d'utHiser Jelave-vaisseHe afin de
prevenir Jes blessures et eviter
d'endommager J'appareH.
i responsable de dommages ou
blessures caus6s par I'usage
inappropri6 de I'appareil.
Tout usage inapproprie est
d6conseill6. Cet appareil est
destin6 a un usage domestique
uniquemenL
Conservez ces consignes dans un
lieu s0r et transmettez-les a tout
utilisateur futur.
Avant I'insta!lation, assurez-vous
que_atens_ooet_afr6quence_oU_-
qu6es sur la plaque signaletique cor-
respondent bien a celles de
I'alimentation 61ectrique de la r6sidence
afin de prevenir les blessures et 6viter
d'endommager I'appareil. Darts le
doute, consultez un 61ectricien qualifie.
Avant I'insta!lation ou I'utilisation,
coupez I'alimentation 61ectrique,
soit en debranchant I'appareil, soit en
faisant basculer le disioncteur ou en
enlevant le fusible.
N'utilisez pas de rallonge pour
braooher,'appare_a_asource
d'alimentation 61ectrique. Les ra!longes
ne garantissent pas la securit6 requise
pour I'appareil - si vous utilisez une ra!-
Ionge, cela peut causer la surchauffe.
Assurez-vous que votre appareil
est insta!16 correctement at mis a la
terre par un technicien qualifie. Pour
garantir la s6curit6 61ectrique de
I'appareil, il faut le raccorder a un dis-
...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................positif de mise a la terre appropri6_ II
est essentiel de respecter cette exi-
gence de base en matiere de securit6.
Darts le doute, faites verifier
I'installation 61ectrique de la r6sidence
par un electricien qualifi6. Le fabricant
ne peut 6tre tenu responsable de dom-
mages caus6s par I'absence d'un dis-
positif de mise a la terre ou par un dis-
positif inadapt6.

CONSIGNES OE SECURITE
Installation
L'installation et les reparations de-
vraient 6tre effectu6es uniquement
par un technicien de service autoris6
Miele, Les travaux effectu6s par des
personnes non qualifi6es peuvent
s'av@er dangereux et rendre nulle la
garantie,
ATTENTION-Risque d'incendie
Ne recouvrez et n'6crasez iamais
la fiche d'un appareil 61ectrique, Assu-
V@ifiez si votre lave-vaisselle n'a
pas subi de dommage Iors du
transporL N'installez pas et n'utilisez
pas un appareil endommag6. Oommu-
niquez avec le point de vente cO vous
I'avez achet&
Assurez-vousque,esemba,,ages,
les sacs, mati@es plastiques et au-
tres sont correctement elimin6s et tenus
hors la port6e de b6b6s et d'enfants,
Risque de suffocation!
rez-vous que dans I'espaoe occup6 par Le lave-vaisselle dolt @treinstall6
le lave-vaisselle il y a suffisamment de uniquement sous un cornptoir
volume libre pour la fiche, Si vous ins-
tallez le lave-vaisselle dons un espace
trop petit, le cordon d'alimentation
pourrrait 6tre comprim6 ou une pres-
sion pourrait 6tre exerc6e sur la fiche,
ce qui risque de causer la surchauffe,
Cet appareil n'est pas congu pour
usage sur un bateau ou dons des
engins mobiles, tels les avions ou les
v6hicules r6cr6atifs, Toutefois, son ins-
tallation est possible dons certaines cir-
constances, Veuillez communiquer vos
exlgences particulieres au d6taillant
Miele le plus pres de chez vous ou au
service du soutien technique,
continu fix6 & des armoires adjacentes,
N'instatlez pas ce modele de
lave-vaisselle sous une plaque de
cuisson, un four ou tout autre appareil
qul diffuse de la chaleun
Les hautes temp@atures que diffusent
ces appareils pourraient endommager
le lave-vaisselle,
Enaucuncas,vousnede,,ezcou-
per le tuyau d'arriv6e d'eau ou
I'immerger, car il contient des compo-
sants 61ectriques qui pourraient causer
des blessures ou endommager la resi-
dence,

CONSIGNES OE SECURITE
Utitieation
H'utU_sez_e_a,,e-vaisse,eque
Iorsque tousles panneaux sont
bien en place.
Ne jouez pas avec les
commandes_
Afin de dirninuer le risque de bles-
sures, ne laissez pas les enfants
jouer pres de I'appareil ni monter de-
dans ou dessus.
Evitez de malmener la porte ou les
pan_ersdu_ave-va_sse,eoude
vous y appuyer ou asseoin
Dons certaines circonstances, tout
systeme d'eau chaude qui n'a pas
servi durant deux semaines ou davan-
tage peut produire de I'hydrogene.
L'HYDROGENE EST UN GAZ
INFLAMMABLE. Si le systeme d'eau
chaude n'a pas servi durant une te!le
p@iode, ouvrez tousles robinets d'eau
chaude et laissez I'eau couler plusieurs
minutes avant d'utiliser le lave-vaisselle.
Cette action lib@era I'hydrogene qui
aura pu s'y accumuler. Entre-temps,
abstenez-vous de ruiner et n'utilisez
pas de fiamme nue.
Ne lavez pas des articles en plas-
tique non etiquet6s "resiste au
lave-vaisse!le" ou une formulation 6qui-
valente. Consultez les recommanda-
tions du fabficant pour les articles non
etiquet6s.
Au moment de charger la vaisse!le,
ned_sposezpas_esarticlescou-
pants b,proximit6 du ioint d'6tanch6it6
de la porte afin d'eviter de
I'endommager. Placez lee couteaux
avec la pointe vers le bas afin d'eviter
les blessures.
Utilisez seulement les d6tergents
et_esproductsder_n_agerecom-
mand6s pour les lave-vaisselle b,usage
domestique. Conservez tous ces pro-
duits hors de la port6e d'enfants.
Neconsommezpas_'eaudu
lave-vaisselle! Elle peut contenir
des r6sidus dangereux.
Lave-vaisseJle munis d'un @t_ment
chauffant visibJe
Ne touchez pas I'el6ment chauffant
pendantou_mm6d_atementapres
I'utilisation.
Mise au rebut de J'appareil
Si vous d6sinstallez I'appareil et
.... comptez ne plus vous en servir,
d6tachez-en la porte pour 6viter que
des enfants se retrouvent enferm6s
dane le tamboun Lorsque vous mettez
un lave-vaisselle au rebut, d6bran-
chez-le de la source d'alimentation
electrique, d6tachez-en la porte et cou-
pez le cordon d'alimentation.
CES CONSlGNES

Caring for the environment
Energy saving washing
This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-
nomical in the use of water and electric-
ity, For best results follow these tips:
[] For lowest energy consumption and
the gentlest washing of china and
crystal, connect the dishwasher to a
cold water source,
[] For fastest possible wash times, yet
higher energy consumption, connect
the dishwasher to a hot water source,
[] Make full use of the baskets without
overloading for the most economical
washing,
[] Choose a program that best suits the
degree of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed,
[] If baskets are only half full, select the
"Economy" program,
[] Use the correct amounts of detergent
and rinse aid,
10

Wash cabinet
Guide to the dishwasher
I
3
4
5
7 8 9
1 Upper spray arm (not visible)
2 Cutlery tray
3 Upper basket
4 Water feed for middle spray arm
5 Middle spray arm
6 Lower spray arm
I0 tl 12
7 Four height adiustable feet
8 Triple Filter System
9 Salt reservoir
10 Detergent dispenser
11 Rinse aid reservoir
12 Data plate
11

Guide to the dishwasher
Contro_ panel
13 "On/Off" button
14 Program sequence display
15 "Start" button
16 Program selector
13 14 15
t9 18
17
18
19
17 16
Check/Refill indicators
Child Safety Lock
Door release
12

Before using for the first time
[] Press the elease saTcn nslae me
cJoorgrip
tne aoor s ooenea aur(ng oDerauor
the dishwasher will stop running, Once
the door is closed the program will re-
start,
To c(ose the door
[] Push the baskets in,
[] Lift the door and push until it clicks
into position,
Ch(ld Safety Lock
[ [
The yellow key for the Child Safety
Lock is shipped on one of the spikes
at the front of the upper basket. Re-
move the key before using the dish-
washer, !_
The Child Safety Lock is designed to
prevent children from opening the dish-
washer,
[] Use the provided key to lock or un-
lock the dishwasher,
_ Horizontal:
the door is locked
1_ Vertical:
the door can be opened
13

Before using for the first time
Water softener
To achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs soft water. Hard wa-
ter results in calcium deposits on
dishware and in the dishwasher.
If your tap water hardness is above
8 gr/gal (values are in US gallons)
(!40 ppm), the water should be soft-
ened. This takes place automatically in
the unit's integrated water softener.
- Your local water authority wil! be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
- The dishwasher must be pro-
grammed to correspond to the water
hardness in your area.
- The water softener must be filled with
dishwasher salt for reactivation.
If your water hardness is consistently
lower than 8 gr/gal (!40 ppm), you do
not need to add dishwasher salt. How-
ever, the dishwasher must still be pro-
grammed to correspond to the local
water hardness.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 9- 17 gr/gal (!60- 3!0
ppm), always program the machine to
the higher value, 17 gr/ga! (310 ppm)in
this example.
If there is a fault, it will help the service
technician to know the hardness of your
local water supply.
[] Please note the water hardness:
gr/gal
14

Before using for the first time
Programming the water softener
Your water hardness level must be pro-
grammed into the dishwasher using the
program selector and buttons on the
control panel,
[] Make sure the dishwasher is turned
off,
[] Turn the program selector to "Stop",
[] Press and hold the "Start" button and
at the same time turn on the dish-
washer with the "On/Off" button, Re-
lease the "Start" button within two
seconds,
The "Salt" indicator will flash,
If the "Rinse aid" indicator comes on,
the rinse aid dispenser needs to be
filled,
If any other indicator flashes or lights,
the above steps must be repeated,
Pots & Pans Stop Normal Plus
Sani Wash Normal
Economy Rinse & Hold
[] Turn the program selector to the posi-
tion which corresponds to the water
hardness in your area (see table),
Selector
gdgal* ppm setting
1-4** 20- 70 Normal Plus
5- 7 90- 130 Normal
8-10 140- 180 Rinse&Hold
11-13 200- 230 4 o'clock position
14 - 16 250 - 290 5 o'clock position
17- 22 310- 400 6 o'clock position
23- 35 410- 630 7 o'clock position
36 - 70 650 - 1260 8 o'clock position
* US gallons
** factory preset
Example:
Water hardness is 20 gr/gal,
Turn program selector to "6 o'clock"
position,
15

Before using for the first time
[] Press the "Start" button.
The "Start" indicator will light.
[] Turn the program selector to "Stop".
[] Turn off the dishwasher with the
"On/Off" button.
The programmed water hardness is
stored.
Checking the programmed water
hardness
[] Make sure the dishwasher is turned
off.
[]
[]
Turn the program selector to "Stop".
Press and hold the "Start" button and
at the same time turn on the dish-
washer with the "On/Off" button. Re-
lease the "Start" button within two
seconds.
The "Salt" indicator will flash.
If the "Rinse aid" indicator comes on,
the rinse aid dispenser needs to be
filled.
If any other indicator is lit or flashing,
the above steps must be repeated.
[] Turn the program selector clockwise
until the "Start" indicator comes on.
The position where the "Start" indicator
comes on corresponds to the pro-
grammed water hardness (see table
"Programming the water softener").
[] Turn the program selector to "Stop".
[] Turn off the dishwasher.
16

Before using for the first time
Filling the salt reservoir
If your water hardness level is greater
than 8 gr/gal, the salt reservoir should
be filled before the first use and when
the "Salt" indicator lights.
Only use water softener salt specially
formulated for dishwashers. Other salts
may contain insoluble additives which
can impair the water softener.
The proper salt can be purchased from
your Miele dealer or Miele's Technical
Service Department.
To fill the saJt reservoir:
[] Remove the lower basket.
[] Unscrew and remove the salt reser-
voir cap located on the floor of the
wash cabinet.
[] Place the provided funnel over the
salt reservoir.
Carefully fill with salt. The salt reser-
voir holds approximately 4.5 Ibs
(2 kg) of sail As it is filled, water will
run out,
[] Clean any excess salt from the
threads of the reservoir opening.
[] Screw the cap on firmly.
[] If the dishwasher will not be used im-
mediately, run the "Rinse & Hold" pro-
gram. This wil! remove any traces of
salt from inside the wash cabinet.
17

Before using for the first time
Salt indicator
When the salt reservoir is empty, the
"Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating
that it should be refilled with reactiva-
tion sail
Start
Intake/Drain O
Salt P_/
Rinse aid O
After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically reacti-
vated the next time the dishwasher is
started. The "Salt" indicator will be lit
during this process.
Bypassing the salt indicator
If your water is soft (below 8 gr/ga!) the
salt reservoir should not be filled with
salt. The indicator will remain lit and
should be disregarded or bypassed.
[] Remove the salt reservoir cap.
Looking into the salt reservoir, you will
see the top of the float chamber on the
right hand side, _.
[] Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot
the float chamber towards the center
of the reservoir.
[] Using needle nose pliers, pull the
cap, _, off of the float chamber, and
remove the float, ,_@.
Replace the float chamber cap, push
the chamber back into its upright posi-
tion, and replace the salt reservoir cap.
The "Salt" indicator should no longer be
lit.
18

Before using for the first time
Rinse aid
Rinse aid is recommended to prevent
spotting on dishes and glassware,
Only oour rinse aid formulated for
residenlqa d_shwashers _co one
reservoir.
Adding rinse aid
z
m
Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir
until it is visible on the surface of the
screen,
[] Press on the flap until you hear it
click shut, Failure to close it all the
way will allow water to enter the res-
ervoir during the wash program,
[] Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. The
flap will remain closed during normal
operation,
[] Add rinse aid before the first use and
whenever the "Rise aid" indicator
lights,
[] Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open,
19

Before using for the first time
Adjusting the dosage
The dosage selector is preset to 3, This
dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse
aid per program, It can be adjusted
from 1 to 6,
Rinse aid indicator
The rinse aid indicator on the control
panel will light when the rinse aid reser-
voir needs refilling,
Start
Hntake/Drain0
Salt _ 0
Rinse aid
[] Use a higher setting if spots appear
on dry glassware,
[] Use a lower setting if streaking ap-
pears on dishes or glasses,
When the indicator first comes on, there
will be enough rinse aid left for 2 - 3
washes,
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