Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G 851 SC Plus Miele
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Operating instructions No v otronic G 851 SC Plus T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr .
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORT ANTES Caring for the en vir onment Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Guide to the dishwasher W ash cabinet .
Operation Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Running the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Program sequence indicator (14) .
W ARNING – When using your dishwasher , follo w basic precautions, including the follo wing: Read all instructions before installation or use of the dishwasher to prevent injury and machine damage. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance.
This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as recr eational vehicles or aircraft. However , under certain conditions it may be possible for an installation in these applications. Please contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Miele T echnical Service Department with specific requirements.
When loading tableware, place sharp items away from the door seal to prevent damage to the seal. Load knives pointing downwards to prevent injuries. Only use detergents and rinse aids recommended for r esidential dishwashers. Keep all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of childr en.
A VERTISSEMENT – Lorsque v ous utilisez v otre lave-v aisselle, veuillez prendre des précautions essentielles, y compris ce qui suit. Lisez attentivement l’ensemble des consignes av ant d’installer ou d’utiliser le lave-v aisselle afin de prévenir les blessures et éviter d’endommager l’appareil.
Installation L ’installation et les réparations devraient être ef fectuées uniquement par un technicien de service autorisé Miele. Les travaux effectués par des personnes non qualifiées peuvent s’avérer danger eux et annuler la garantie.
Utilisation N’utilisez le lave-vaisselle que lorsque tous les panneaux sont bien en place. Ne jouez pas avec les commandes. Afin de diminuer le risque de blessures, ne laissez pas les enfants jouer près de l’appareil ni monter dedans ou dessus. Évitez de malmener la porte ou les paniers du lave-vaisselle ou de vous y appuyer ou asseoir .
Energy sa ving washing This dishwasher is exceptionally economical in the use of water and electricity . 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.
W ash cabinet 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray 3 Upper basket 4 W ater feed for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Lower spray arm 7 Four height adjustable feet 8 T riple Filter Syste.
Control panel 13 "On/Off" button 14 Program sequence display 15 "T op solo" button 16 Program selector 17 "Start" button 18 Check/Refill indicators 19 Child Safety Lock 20 Door release 21 Drying vent Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory .
T o open the door ^ Press the r elease catch inside the door grip. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will restart. T o close the door ^ Push the baskets in. ^ Lift the door and push until it clicks into position.
W ater softener T o achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs soft water . Hard water 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) (140 ppm), the water should be softened.
Programming the water softener Y our water hardness level must be programmed into the dishwasher using the program selector and buttons on the control panel.
^ Press the "T op Solo" button. The "T op Solo" indicator will light. ^ T ur n the program selector to "Stop". ^ T ur n off the dishwasher . The programmed water har dness is stored. Checking the pr ogrammed water hardness ^ Make sure the dishwasher is turned off.
Filling the salt reservoir If your water hardness level is gr eater 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.
Salt indicator When the salt reservoir is empty , the "Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating that it should be refilled with reactivation salt. After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is started.
Rinse aid Rinse aid is recommended to pr event spotting on dishes and glassware. , Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir . Only pour rinse aid formulated fo r residential dishwashers into the reservoir . Adding rinse aid ^ Add rinse aid before the first use and whenever the "Rise aid" indicator lights.
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. ^ Use a higher setting if spots appear on dry glassware. ^ Use a lower setting if streaking appears on dishes or glasses.
, Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in the dishwasher . Ash and sand do not dissolve and will be distributed throughout the inside of the dishwasher . W ax, grease and paint will cause permanent discoloration or damage to the dishwasher .
Items not recommended for dishwashing – Cutlery with wooden handles. – Wooden cutting boar ds. – Glued items such as old knives with handles glued together around the shank of the blade. – Hand made craft items, antique, metal trimmed or decorative glassware.
Cutlery basket ^ For the best cleaning results, spoons and forks should be placed in the basket with handles down. Knives and other pointed objects can be loaded with their handles up to prevent injuries. ^ Place small spoons into the slots on either side of the cutlery basket.
Cutlery tray (SC units) The removable cutlery tray makes unloading flatware easy . Simply carry the cutlery tray to where the flatware is stored and put the entir e basket away in one trip. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.
Upper basket Adjusting the upper basket On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommodate tall items. ^ Slide out the upper basket. ^ 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.
Adjustable cup rac ks Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack smaller pieces. Coffee bar T o 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.
Lower basket For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, sauce pans, bowls. Dishwasher with cutlery tray Dishwasher with cutlery basket Height limit The guide at the front of the upper basket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked.
V arious removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accommodate special items to be washed. Removing an insert ^ T o remove an insert, gently pull up on the handle. Inserting an inser t ^ Slid the hitches of the inset under the vertical struts of the lower basket.
Foldable spike insert A highly flexible design holds tableware securely . It can be folded out of the way for pots, pans and other large items. This insert secures plates and platters. Foldable spikes T wo rows of spikes can be folded down, to create mor e room for larger dishware e.
PlateGuard Plus insert A unique design cradles plates at 3 points and can be used for washing cups, glasses, plates, bowls and pots. ^ Hook the PlateGuard Plus insert into the left half of the lower basket, the area marked in white.
Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele T echnical Service Department. V ase / Bottle holder T o wash milk or baby bottles, attaches to the lower basket. T all Glassware Insert T o wash a large number of glasses, attaches to the lower basket.
Adding deter gent , Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingr edients. Keep children away fr om detergent. Do not fill the detergent dispenser until you are r eady to start the dishwasher . Only use powder detergents or tablets formulated for residential dishwashers.
Running the dishwasher ^ Make sure the spray arms are not blocked. ^ Close the door . ^ T ur n on the dishwasher . The "Start" (17) indicator will flash. ^ Select a wash program by turning the program selector (16) to the left or right. Refer to the "Program guide" for details.
At the end of a program The "End" indicator will light when the program has finished. ^ T ur n the program selector (16) to "Stop". ^ T ur n off the dishwasher . ^ Open the dishwasher door slightly to allow the dishes to cool before unloading.
Program guide Program When to use Program cycle Pre- wash 12 Main wash Interim rinse 12 Final rinse Dry- ing Pots & Pans for heavily soiled pots and pans with dried on food Main wash temperature 1.
Additional features "T op Solo" (15) Using "T op Solo" will save water and energy . This program is r ecommended when there is only a small load to clean. "T op Solo" can be selected with all programs. With this feature, water is dir ected only to the top and middle spray arms in the dishwasher .
Extended drying If the desired drying results ar e not consistently achieved, the turbothermic cooling fan can be programmed to run an extra 14 minutes at the end of each program. The "Extended drying" feature can also be activated to prevent condensation from collecting on the steam deflector .
With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call. , Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety r egulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage.
What if … P ossible fault Fix the "Intake/Drain" indicator is lit or flashing and the dishwasher may ha ve stopped? The water valve is closed. Open the water valve. The filter in the water inlet is blocked. See maintenance instructions. The flow pressur e at the water inlet is less than 4.
What if … P ossible fault Fix the "End", "Star t" and "T op Solo" indicators flash at the same time at the end of a program? There may be a technical fault. – T ur n the program selector to "Stop". – T ur n off the dishwasher .
What if … P ossible fault Fix dishes are not clean? The dishes were not loaded correctly . See, "Loading the dishwasher". The program was not powerful enough. Select a more intensive program see, "Pr ogram guide". Not enough detergent was dispensed.
What if … P ossible fault Fix plastic items are discolored? Natural dyes e. g. from vegetables may be the cause. Not enough detergent was used to break down natural dyes. Use more detergent, see "Adding detergent". Discoloration is permanent.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact the Miele T echnical Service Department. U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com V 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Miele T echnical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
T o transport the dishwasher , e.g. when moving to a new home, note the following: – Empty the dishwasher . – Secure any loose parts, e.g. hoses, cables, cutlery baskets. – T ranspor t the dishwasher in the upright position. If unavoidable it may be transported on its back.
User Maintenance Instr uctions T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use..
T riple filter system The triple filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food fr om being redeposited on dishes. It also pr otects the circulation pump fr om damage caused by foreign objects (e.g. br oken glass, bones). The filter system should be cleaned every 4 - 6 months or whenever a foreign object is trapped.
T o clean the underside of the filter , the flap must be opened: ^ Pull back the yellow clip. ^ Rinse all parts under running water . Scrub with a nylon brush if necessary . ^ Close the flap so that the clip engages. ^ Return the filter so it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet.
Cleaning the spray arms Sometimes particles of food get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray ar ms should be inspected and cleaned every 4 - 6 months. ^ T ur n off the dishwasher befor e cleaning. Remove the spray arms as follows: ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present).
Cleaning the wash cabinet Generally , the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of dishwasher detergent is used. The wash cabinet can be cleaned with a dishwasher cleaner such as Dis Cleaner available from your Miele dealer or the Miele T echnical Service Department.
Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the intake hose attached to the dishwasher’ s shut off valve. If your water is har d, or the pipes contain sediment, this filter may clog and prevent enough water fr om entering the wash cabinet.
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. ^ T ur n off the dishwasher . ^ Remove the triple filter (see "Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet").
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