Miele G 886, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating instructions for G 886 dishwasher To prevent accidents and machine damage read ö the Operating Instructions before installing or using the machine ...

Page 2: ...12 Water softener 13 Programming and setting the water hardness level 14 Programming and changing the water hardness level 14 Setting the water hardness selector in the wash cabinet 15 Before using for the first time 16 Filling the salt reservoir 16 Salt indicator 17 Rinse aid 18 Adding rinse aid 18 Rinse aid indicator 19 Setting the dosage 20 Loading the dishwasher 21 Loading examples 22 Upper ba...

Page 3: ...o 35 Delay start 37 Unloading the dishwasher 39 Cleaning and care 40 Filter indicator light 40 Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet 40 Cleaning the spray arms 42 Cleaning the wash cabinet 43 Cleaning the door and the door seal 43 Cleaning the control panel 43 Cleaning the door panel 43 Problem solving guide 44 Solving problems 52 Cleaning the water intake filter 52 Cleaning the drain pump and ...

Page 4: ...s 3 Upper basket 4 Water feed for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Water hardness selector 7 Lower spray arm 8 Four height adjustable feet 9 Filter combination 10 Salt reservoir 11 Dual compartment detergent dispenser 12 Rinse aid reservoir with dosage selector 13 Data plate Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...me display 16 Program sequence display 17 Check Refill indicators 18 Program selector with light ring 19 Delay Start buttons 20 Top Solo button 21 Start button 22 Child safety lock 23 Door release 24 Vent for drying fan Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...g or trip the circuit breaker This dishwasher should only be in stalled under a continuous countertop secured to adjacent cabinetry The dishwasher must be electri cally grounded Install the dish washer as outlined in the included In stallation instructions Only use detergents and rinse aids recommended for residential dish washers Do not use the dishwasher unless all panels are in place Do not all...

Page 7: ...remove the front door and cut off the power cord This will help protect children from injury and accidentally locking themselves in Under certain conditions 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 the water flow from ea...

Page 8: ...mer le disjoncteur Installer uniquement ce lave vaisselle sous un comptoir continu qui est fixé à des meubles adjacents Vous devez mettre le lave vaisselle à la terre Installer le lave vaisselle en observant les instructions pour l installation ci jointes Utiliser uniquement des détersifs et des produits de rinçage recommandés pour les lave vaisselle domestiques Ne pas utiliser le lave vaisselle à...

Page 9: ...er la porte et couper le cor don du lave vaisselle avant de l enlever aux déchets afin d empêcher les enfants de se blesser ou de s enfermer dans l appareil par accident Dans certaines conditions un système d eau chaude qui n a pas été utilisé pendant plus de deux semaines peut dégager de l azote L AZOTE EST EXPLOSIF Si le système d eau chaude n a pas été utilisé pen dant une telle période de temp...

Page 10: ...heat wa ter to the temperatures required by the wash program This capability allows the option of connecting the machine to either a hot or cold water source 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...

Page 11: ...art for pro gram descriptions Add correct detergent amount Generally 1 tablespoons 25 ml of detergent is enough for most normally soiled loads Not enough or too much detergent can lead to poor wash re sults See Adding detergent Cleaning results vary among detergent brands If you are not satisfied with the wash results try another brand of de tergent Load dishes correctly Load dishes so that water ...

Page 12: ...l it clicks into position Child Safety Lock The yellow key for the Child Safety Lock is shipped on one of the spikes at the front of the upper basket Remove the key before using the dishwasher The Child Safety Lock is designed to prevent children from opening the dish washer Use the provided key to lock or un lock the Child Safety Lock Horizontal the door is locked Vertical the door can be opened ...

Page 13: ...her must still be pro grammed to correspond to the water hardness level in your area Where the water hardness fluctuates e g between 9 17 gr gal 160 310 ppm always program the machine to the higher value 17 gr gal 310 ppm in this example If there is a fault it will help the service technician to know the hardness of your tap water Enter the water hardness below gr gal ppm Settings gr gal ppm Setti...

Page 14: ...pear in the time display The water hardness level is 22 gr gal 400 ppm If the water hardness level in memory is the correct one Turn the appliance off with the On Off button If you wish to program a different water hardness level Press the Top Solo button repeat edly until the value corresponding to your water hardness level appears in the display This figure will be in gr gal For instance if your...

Page 15: ...shes and cutlery Use a screwdriver to take the cover off the water hardness selector in the wash cabinet Use a coin or screwdriver to adjust the water hardness selector There is a click as each setting is reached gr gal ppm Selector setting level 1 7 20 130 3 8 10 140 180 2 11 14 200 250 1 15 70 270 1260 0 The water hardness selector is preset to setting 3 Example For a water hardness level of 8 g...

Page 16: ...eactivation salt of the proper grain size is used To fill the salt reservoir Remove the lower basket Unscrew and remove the salt reser voir cap Before adding salt for the first time fill the reservoir with approximately 2 quarts 2 l of water Place the provided funnel over the salt reservoir Carefully fill with salt grain size of 1 4 mm The salt reservoir holds ap proximately 4 lbs 2 kg of salt de ...

Page 17: ...o been designed so that future program up dates can be entered into the dish washer See the After Sales Service Bypassing the Salt indicator To bypass the salt indicator you will need a screwdriver and needle nose pliers Remove the salt reservoir cap Looking into the salt reservoir you will see the top of the float chamber on the right hand side b Using a screwdriver carefully pivot the float cham...

Page 18: ...e aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir Adding rinse aid Add rinse aid before the first use and when ever the Rinse aid indicator lights Press the button in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open Before using for the first time 18 ...

Page 19: ...he dis penser 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 nor mal operation Rinse aid indicator The rinse aid indicator on the control panel will light when the rinse aid reser voir needs refilling There will be enough rinse aid left f...

Page 20: ... dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse aid per program It can be adjusted from 1 to 6 depending on your needs Use a higher setting if spots appear on dry glassware Use a lower setting if streaking appears on dishes or glasses Before using for the first time 20 ...

Page 21: ...d and placed in the upper basket Concave based items should be placed at an angle on top of the coffee bar so that water does not pool To ensure good water coverage tall narrow hollow pieces should be placed in the center of the basket rather than in the corners Small cups and glasses should be placed on the cup racks Taller mugs and glasses can be placed under neath the rack The spray arms must n...

Page 22: ...ing Top Solo If Top Solo has been selected for use with a wash program all items must be loaded into the upper basket and cut lery tray If your machine has a cutlery basket space the items so that water can reach all sides of the cutlery Lightly soiled plates or platters can also be placed in the lower basket if they are spaced Do not place dishes pans or other hollow items in the lower bas ket wh...

Page 23: ...stack smaller pieces Coffee bar select models To allow water to run off the bottom of coffee mugs place slanted on top of the coffee bar The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses to protect them from leaning against each other To stack wide items flip the bar to the right Loading the dishwasher 23 ...

Page 24: ...s will block the middle spray arm Slide the upper basket out Pull up the levers at the sides of the upper basket and adjust the basket height Release the levers and the basket will lock in place Depending on the setting of the upper basket the following plate dimensions can be accommodated Upper Basket position Plate diameter Upper basket Lower basket Upper 7 3 4 20 cm 11 30 cm Middle 8 1 2 22 cm ...

Page 25: ...ed in the lower basket Do not place thin delicate glassware in the lower basket unless a special glass ware insert or lower basket is installed Height limit The guide at the front of the upper bas ket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked Loading the dishwasher 25 ...

Page 26: ...ses can be held more securely by the vertical supports Bottle holder The bottle holder e g for milk or baby bottles can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place Position in any area marked white in the illustra tion Do not position in areas marked X water cannot properly cover bottles in these areas Loading the dishwasher 26 ...

Page 27: ... handles between the hold ers Longer items such as soup ladles mix ing spoons and long knives should be placed lengthwise in the indentation in the middle of the cutlery tray The upper spray arm must not be blocked The cutlery tray insert is removable select models Spoon heads should be placed so that water runs off freely If the spoon handles do not fit between the holders then position them like...

Page 28: ...an immersion dip is usually dry at the end of a program but may tarnish If let to dry foods containing sulfur can discolor silver These include egg yolk onions mayonnaise mus tard legumes fish fish brine and marinades Color painted over the glaze of dishes may fade over time Clouding or etching may occur on glasses after frequent washing Miele recommends Wash delicate glassware using the Economy p...

Page 29: ...rewash cycle should be se lected Add an extra tablespoon 15 ml of detergent to compartment I or place directly on the inner door panel Dishwasher detergents contain irri tant and corrosive ingredients They can cause burns in the mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breath ing Keep children away from deter gent and from the dishwasher when the door is open To prevent children from coming into c...

Page 30: ...al features Energy Saver Program Approximately 0 20 kWh of electricity is used during this cycle Use this program for light to normally soiled dishes The water is not heated in this program The dishwasher must be connected to hot water of at least 45 C 115 F for this program to clean well The drying result may not match that of a program with a full drying cycle The higher the temperature of the i...

Page 31: ...e se lected program The running time of the program se lected shows in the time display 15 in hours and minutes The Time Left in dicator light next to the time display 15 and the Start indicator 21 light up Note If selecting Delay Start or Top Solo this must be done before the program is started see Additional features Press the Start button 21 The program begins The Start indica tor light 21 goes...

Page 32: ...lay shows an average time for a cold water intake Times shown in the program chart refer to normal loads and average tempera tures and are for guidance only Each time a program is run the elec tronic unit takes into account the new conditions and calculates the program time required This new figure is then displayed Light ring 18 The light ring illuminates when the dish washer is turned on and goe...

Page 33: ...cutlery are urgently needed Always turn the dishwasher off if an other program will not be started imme diately Turning off the dishwasher At the end of a program Turn the program selector 18 to Stop The decimal point in the time display 15 and the light ring around the pro gram selector light Press and release the On Off but ton 14 The decimal point in the time display 15 and the light ring aroun...

Page 34: ...g so Before closing the door again leave it ajar for approximately 20 seconds This will allow the temperature in the wash cabinet to settle Close the door firmly until it clicks into place Changing a program If a program has already started and you wish to change it proceed as fol lows Turn the program selector 18 to the Stop position Leave the program selector 18 in this position for at least one...

Page 35: ... may be placed in the cutlery basket if there are large spaces between pieces Do not place dishes bowls or other hol low containers in the bottom basket Because a smaller load is being washed the amount of detergent rec ommended can be reduced to approxi mately 2 3 of the total amount for the full load When reducing the amount of detergent make sure that the cleaning result is not affected Using T...

Page 36: ...ator illuminate Press the Top Solo button 20 The Top Solo indicator light 20 co mes on The running time shown in the time dis play 15 for the program selected will change because the electronic unit has taken the Top Solo function into ac count Note The Delay Start function can now be selected see next page Press the Start button 21 The program begins The Start indica tor light 21 goes out and the...

Page 37: ... 18 clock wise or counterclockwise to the se lected program The running time of the selected pro gram appears in the time display 15 in hours and minutes The Time Left in dicator next to the time display 15 and the Start 21 indicator illuminate Press button or 19 The last delay start time used will show in the time display 15 The Time Left indicator light 15 goes out and the Delay start indicator ...

Page 38: ... 9 hours 30 min utes example 5 hours 5 00 10 hours and over example 15 hours 15h To prevent children from coming into contact with dishwasher detergent Only fill the detergent dispenser im mediately before starting the pro gram i e before pressing the Start button and activate the child safety lock When using the Delay Start func tion make sure that the compart ment is dry before adding deter gent...

Page 39: ... dle before unloading Dishes will cool much faster if the dishwasher door is opened a few inches after a program has finished First unload the lower basket then the upper basket and cutlery tray This will prevent water drops from the upper basket and cutlery tray from falling on dishes in the lower basket Operating the dishwasher 39 ...

Page 40: ... The Filter indicator light comes on af ter every 40 program cycles It serves as a reminder to check the filters in the wash cabinet Check the filter combination whenever the Filter indicator light comes on and clean if necessary Turn the program selector to the Stop position the Filter indicator light will then go out The Filter indicator light will also go out when the dishwasher is turned off C...

Page 41: ...ning water using a nylon brush if necessary Then close the flap so that the clip engages Important After cleaning make sure that the clip has properly engaged Reseat the filter combination so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Secure the filter by turning the han dle clockwise Cleaning and care 41 ...

Page 42: ...the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet and un screw the spray arm Lift up the middle spray arm b to engage the ratchet and unscrew the spray arm c Remove the lower basket Pull the lower spray arm firmly up wards to remove Use a pointed object such as a toothpick to push food particles into the spray arm jets Rinse thoroughly under running water Return the spray arms and check that t...

Page 43: ...uids should be wiped from the sides of the dish washer door These are outside of the wash cabinet and are not cleaned by water from the spray arms Cleaning the control panel Clean the control panel with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasive all purpose or glass cleaners they may damage plastic surfaces Cleaning the door panel Plastic laminate panels should be cleaned using a non abra...

Page 44: ...achine has been turned on us ing the On Off button The door is not properly closed Close the door firmly The dishwasher is not plugged in Insert the plug The fuse is defective or has tripped Reset the circuit breaker The dishwasher stops during a program The fuse has tripped Reset the circuit breaker The Spray arm indica tor light is flashing Tall items are blocking the middle spray arm Open the d...

Page 45: ... 5 psi 0 3 bar Call a plumber The water inlet filter is blocked Before fixing the problem you must Turn the program se lector to the Stop position Turn the dishwasher off using the On Off button Check the water inlet filter and clean if necessary The indicator light Intake Drain comes on during the Energy Saver program The incoming water has not reached the minimum required temperature of 115 F 45...

Page 46: ...let filter Water outlet is restricted water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a program Clean the filter combi nation see Cleaning and Care Clean the drain pump see Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve Clean the non return valve see Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve Remove any kink in the drain hose Knocking noise The spray arm is hitting something in the basket Interrup...

Page 47: ...s show in the time display at the end of the pro gram There may be a technical fault Turn the program se lector to the Stop po sition Turn off the dishwasher using the On Off but ton After a few seconds Turn the dishwasher on using the On Off but ton Turn the Program se lector to the desired program Press the Start but ton If the three horizontal bars appear again at the end of the program there i...

Page 48: ...clean The dishes were not loaded correctly Dishes were placed inside other pieces water could not access all surfaces See notes in Loading the dishwasher The water feed for the middle spray arm was covered Not enough wa ter flowed into the middle spray arm Make sure that dishes in serted in the rear of the upper basket do not cover the outlet The program was not powerful enough Select a more inten...

Page 49: ...am was too low Select a program with a higher wash temperature The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low Use detergent containing chlorine White residue is visible on cutlery and dishes clouding occurs on glassware film can be wiped off Not enough rinse aid was used Increase the dosage see Before using for the first time The salt reservoir is empty Add reactivation salt see Before usin...

Page 50: ...l ored Natural dyes e g from carrots tomatoes or ketchup may be the cause The amount of de tergent used or its bleaching effect was not strong enough to deal with natural dyes Use detergent containing chlorine Use more deter gent see Operating the dishwasher Discoloration is perma nent There are rust stains on cutlery The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on properly Screw the cap on firmly ...

Page 51: ... po sition Turn off the dishwasher using the On Off but ton The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged Clean the filter combina tion see Cleaning and Care The drain pump or the non return valve may be blocked Clean the drain pump and the non return valve see Cleaning and care The drain hose has a kink Remove the kink Problem solving guide 51 ...

Page 52: ... electricity unplug it or trip the circuit breaker Turn off the main shutoff valve and unscrew the intake hose Carefully remove the rubber seal Remove the filter using needle nose pliers and rinse under running water Return the filter and seal Make sure they are seated correctly Screw the intake hose back on the water valve checking that it is not cross threaded Slowly turn on the valve and test f...

Page 53: ...splinters may be caught in the bottom of the wash cabinet If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program the drain pump or non return valve may be blocked To clean them Remove the combination filter Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out of the wash cabinet Tilt the locking clamp to the side Solving problems 53 ...

Page 54: ...rn valve see arrow Before returning the non return valve check to make sure that the drain pump is not obstructed Spin the pro peller several times in both direc tions it should turn smoothly Carefully refit the non return valve and secure it with the locking clamp Refit and secure the combination filter Solving problems 54 ...

Page 55: ...le These can be found on the data plate on the upper inside edge of the dishwasher door Program update function PC The PC indicator has the function of Program Correction PC This allows a technician to update the programming of the dishwasher to make use of new technological developments For example if a detergent that gives good wash results using only cold wa ter were to become available the was...

Page 56: ...o wash bottles e g milk or baby bottles a bottle holder to wash a large number of glasses a glassware insert for the bottom basket to wash long stemmed glassware a glassware insert for the upper basket to wash larger plates an insert for plates up to 12 32 cm diameter Special accessories 56 ...

Page 57: ...oose parts e g hoses cables cutlery baskets Transport the dishwasher in the up right position If unavoidable it may be transported on its back Do not transport it on its side or on the door because residual water in the machine will leak This residual water could get into the electronic unit and cause damage Transport 57 ...

Page 58: ...nd pans with dried on food 120 20 100 China Crystal 45 C 115 F Gentle program for lightly soiled and heat sensitive tableware 50 50 Short 45 C 115 F for lightly soiled dishes that are needed right away e g at a party 50 50 Rinse Hold For rinsing dishes when a complete cycle is not needed Energy Saver for lightly to normally soiled dishware only select Energy Saver if the dishwasher is connected to...

Page 59: ... 14 3 7 131 110 X 55 C 130 F X X 55 C 130 F X 1 30 0 75 14 3 7 120 90 X X X 75 C 170 F X X 65 C 150 F X 1 96 1 4 24 6 3 154 130 X X 45 C 115 F X X 55 C 130 F X 1 08 0 55 19 5 93 68 X 45 C 115 F X X 55 C 130 F 1 11 0 55 14 3 7 62 34 X 0 06 0 06 5 1 3 11 11 X X X X X X 0 1 24 6 3 63 When washing a full load in the Normal program the Sani Wash program the Light Wash program or the Economy program at ...

Page 60: ... 7 16 57 cm Depth with door open 47 7 16 120 5 cm Weight approx 123 lbs 56 kg Voltage 110 120 V AC Rated load 12 5 A 1500 W Fuse rating 15 A Water pressure 15 150 psi 0 3 10 bar Water connection max 140 F 60 C Drain height max 39 1 m Drainage length max 13 ft 4 m Connection cable approx 4 ft 1 2 m Capacity 14 place settings Technical data 60 ...

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Page 64: ...Alteration rights reserved G886 002 2000 These instructions are printed on 100 recycled paper and are completely Biodegradable ...