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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions for the G 870 dishwasher ö To prevent accidents and reduce the risk of damaging the machine, read the Operating Manual before installing or using the machine. M.-Nr. 04 873 721... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........5 View of the machine . - Page 4 Contents Cleaning and care ..........33 Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet.
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Page 5: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance Miele dishwashers are available in two versions: 1. Integrated (“i”) dishwashers “i”- dishwashers are designed for instal- lation under a continuous countertop. The control panel with its accessories is included with the “i”- dishwasher in a separate package for on-site installa- tion. -
Page 6: View Of The Machine
Guide to the appliance View of the machine 1. Upper spray arm (not visible) 10. Salt reservoir 2. Cutlery tray 11. Dual compartment detergent dispenser 3. Upper basket 12. Rinse aid reservoir 4. Water feed tube for the middle (with dosage selector) spray arm 13. -
Page 7: Control Panel
Guide to the appliance Control panel 14. Salt and Rinse aid indicator lamps 15. Door release 16. Child safety lock 17. ON/OFF - Temperature selection buttons 18. Program selector knob... -
Page 8: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Repairs should only be performed by qualified personnel. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply When using your dish- before servicing (pull out the plug or washer, follow all basic turn off the circuit breaker). safety precautions. If not purchased specifically as a This appliance conforms to “Freestanding”... -
Page 9: Save These Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When loading items to be For dishwashers with visible heating washed: element – Load pointed items so that they are Do not touch the heating element not likely to damage the door seal. during or immediately after use. –... -
Page 10: Instructions Importantes Sur La Sécurité
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ Les réparations doivent être effec- AVERTISSEMENT tuées uniquement par une per- sonne compétente. Débrancher l’ap- Au moment d’utiliser votre lave-vais- pareil de la prise de courant avant d’en selle, veuillez observer toutes les me- faire l’entretien (enlever la fiche de la sures de sécurité... - Page 11 INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ Ne pas modifier les Dans certaines conditions, un sys- commandes. tème d’eau chaude qui n’a pas été utilisé pendant plus de 2 semaines Ne pas boire l’eau du meuble de peut dégager de l’azote. lavage. L’AZOTE EST EXPLOSIF.
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Page 12: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material. Energy saving washing. The cardboard box and packing ma- These dishwashers are exceptionally ef- terial protects the appliance during ficient in their use of water and elec- shipping. -
Page 13: Before Using For The First Time
Miele Service Department for advice. Miele Parts Department. The salt reservoir must only be filled Load the dishes correctly. -
Page 14: Opening And Closing The Door
Opening and closing the door Opening and closing the door To open the door. Child safety lock. Press the release catch inside the The child safety lock is designed to door grip. deter children from opening the dish- washer door. If the door is opened during operation, all functions will automatically be inter- Use the provided key to turn the... -
Page 15: Water Softener
Miele Parts Department. Note: If the water hardness in your area is under 7 gr/gal, it is not necessary to re- activate the softener with salt. -
Page 16: Filling The Salt Reservoir
Water softener Filling the salt reservoir. The salt reservoir should be filled be- fore the first use and when the “Salt” in- dicator lamp lights up. Use water sof- tener reactivation salt (1 - 4 mm grain size), as other salts may contain inso- luble additives which can impair the functioning of the softener. -
Page 17: Salt Indicator
Water softener Salt indicator. Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp. In order to bypass the salt indicator lamp, 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 When the salt reservoir is empty, the “Salt”... -
Page 18: Adding Rinse Aid
Adding rinse aid Adding rinse aid The use of Rinse Aid is recommended Adding rinse aid. to prevent spotting on dishes and glass- ware that normally occurs during the drying phase of automatic dishwashing. Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will always damage the reservoir. -
Page 19: Setting The Dosage
Adding rinse aid Setting the dosage. Pour liquid rinse aid into the storage The dosage selector comes factory set container until it is visible on the sur- to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, de- face of the screen. Do not refill until pending on your requirements. -
Page 20: Loading The Dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Load the dishes so that water can Some loading examples are shown on reach all surfaces. the following pages. Do not place dishes and cutlery in- side other pieces where they may be concealed. In areas where the water has high mineral content, it may be necess- Hollow items such as cups and... -
Page 21: Loading Examples
Loading the dishwasher The plate inserts on the left and right Loading examples. rear of the lower basket are removable. To remove, push the handles of both in- Upper basket. serts toward the inside of the basket. Once removed, the open area can ac- commodate large pots, casserole dishes, or accessory inserts (see “Ac- cessories”). -
Page 22: Cutlery Tray
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray. Spoon heads should be placed so that water can run off them freely. To make unloading easier, cutlery can be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, etc. Larger items like sauce ladles, cake slices, long knives and mixing spoons can be placed lengthwise in the trough in the center of the tray. -
Page 23: Adjustable Cup Racks
Loading the dishwasher Adjustable cup racks. Coffee bar. To make room for tall glasses, raise the To allow water to run off of the bottom rack. Lower it to double stack smaller of coffee mugs, place them at a slant on top of the coffee bar. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Upper Basket
Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket. basket, the following dishware dimen- (depending on model) sions can be accommodated: The upper basket height is adjustable. If tall items of dishware are being Upper Upper Lower washed, more room can be obtained... -
Page 25: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers
– Clouding may occur on glasses after frequent washing. Miele recommends: Wash delicate glassware using the ECONOMY program or the CHINA & CRYSTAL program with a tempera- ture of 45 °C/115 °F (if so equipped). -
Page 26: Adding Detergent
Adding detergent Adding detergent Generally, filling the dispenser with one Use only powder detergents formu- to two tablespoons of detergent will be lated for residential dishwashers. sufficient to ensure thorough cleaning. Do not use gels or liquid deter- If dishes are extra dirty, or if the soil has gents. -
Page 27: Choosing A Program
Choosing a program Choosing a program The wash program chosen should de- pend on the type of dishes and the de- gree of soiling. In most cases a NORMAL program will give excellent results. The available programs and some of their applications are listed in the Pro- gram Chart on the next two pages. -
Page 28: Program Chart
Program chart Program chart Program When to use Detergent containing chlorine chlorine free Compart- Compart- Compart- ment ment ment (Pre-wash) (Wash (Wash cycle) cycle) Program NORMAL This program is for normal everyday loads. 20 % 100 % 55 °C/130 °F NORMAL Same as NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F, but at a 20 %... - Page 29 Program chart Program cycle Usage Duration Electric Water (kWh) Hot water Minutes Preliminary Pre-wash Main Interim Final rinse Drying connec- Liters/ (approx.) pre-wash wash rinse tion Gallons (49 °C / 120 °F) 22 / 5.8 22 / 5.8 27 / 7.1 27 / 7.1 17 / 4.5 22 / 5.8...
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Page 30: Operating The Dishwasher
On completion of a program: The dishwasher will stop at the “End” position. Your Miele dishwasher is designed to shut off the water flow and drain the machine in the rare event of a valve failure. In order for this func- tion to be active, the door must be shut, and the “ON”... -
Page 31: Program Sequence Indication
Operating the dishwasher Program sequence indication Program interruption During the wash program, the program A program is interrupted as soon as the knob will move around the dial and door is opened. If the door is closed show which section of the wash cycle again, the program will proceed from has been reached. -
Page 32: Unloading The Dishwasher
Operating the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip easier when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool down until they are comfort- able enough to handle before un- loading them. If the door is opened at the end of the drying cycle, the dishes will cool much faster. -
Page 33: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. The combination filter in the base of the wash cabinet should be regu- larly inspected and cleaned as necessary. Any broken glass or dishware should be removed imme- diately upon discovery. - Page 34 Cleaning and care Turn the combination filter over and Replace the combination filter so open the coarse filter cover by pull- that it lies flat in the base of the wash ing back on the locking tab. cabinet. Secure it by turning the handle clockwise.
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Page 35: Cleaning The Spray Arms
Cleaning and care Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Cleaning the spray arms. Unscrew the upper spray arm. On rare occasions particles of food may get stuck in the spray arm jets. They can be easily cleaned as follows: Dishwashers with cutlery tray: Pull out the cutlery tray. -
Page 36: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. Use caution when cleaning the fil- ters, non-return valve or drain pump, as glass or bone splinters may be caught in the bottom of the wash cabinet. If the water in the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a pro- gram, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. -
Page 37: Cleaning The Water Intake Filter
Installing an in-line water filter. If your water supply contains a large number of insoluble substances, we recommend installing a filter between the valve and the intake hose connec- tion. These filters can be obtained from the Miele Parts Department. -
Page 38: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet
Miele Parts Department. Cleaning the door panel. Cleaning the door and the Plastic laminate panels should be cleaned using a suitable, non-ab- door seal. -
Page 39: Checking The Water Level
Checking the water level Checking the water level Checking the water level. If the water pressure is less than 14.5 psi (1 bar), too little water may flow into the wash cabinet. To check the water level, open the water valve completely and run the RINSE &... -
Page 40: Increasing The Water Intake Time
Checking the water level Increasing the water intake time. Using a small screwdriver, turn the Position the program knob verti- adjusting slot on the right hand side cally, then pull it off. of the spindle carefully counterclock- wise until it clicks into position. = Counterclockwise turn (increases water intake to 2 min.) -
Page 41: Problem Solving Guide
If you are unable to correct the – Not enough rinse aid was used. problem, please contact the Miele Ser- vice Department. – No salt in the salt reservoir. – The salt reservoir lid has not been Any work on the electrical compo- screwed on properly. -
Page 42: Accessories
A bottle holder (for milk or baby bottles) is available for use in the lower basket. These and other accessories are avail- able through your Dealer or the Miele To achieve the proper cleaning results, Parts Department. the bottle holder should only be placed in the positions shown in white. - Page 43 Installation instructions...
- Page 44 Contents Contents Dishwasher installation 1. Installing the steam deflector........45 2.
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Page 45: Dishwasher Installation
Dishwasher installation Dishwasher installation The “i” model dishwasher is specially 1. Installing the steam designed for installation under a con- deflector, (if applicable). tinuous countertop. A stainless steel plate is supplied to A panel can be custom made for instal- protect the underside of the countertop lation on the front of the dishwasher, as- against steam rising from the dish-... -
Page 46: Installing The Dishwasher Under The Countertop
Dishwasher installation Place the slides, with the ratchet at 2. Installing the dishwasher the rear, onto the dishwasher legs. under the countertop. It is preferable to install the main water and electric supplies so that they can be accessed through an adjacent cabinet, rather than situating them be- hind the machine. - Page 47 Dishwasher installation Adjust the rear leveling legs to the re- Adjust the front leveling legs by push- quired height. ing on the foot with a slotted screw- driver. To raise the machine - turn clockwise. Tipping the machine slightly, if To lower the machine - turn counter- possible, will make adjusting the front clockwise.
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Page 48: Installing The Control Panel
Dishwasher installation 3. Installing the control panel. The control panel and hardware is packaged separately from the dishwasher. It should be installed using the following procedure. Install the necessary spacer bars If a GDU decor kit is being used, (to on the control panel. -
Page 49: Aligning The Control Panel With The Drawer Fronts
Dishwasher installation 4. Aligning the control panel 5. Installing the custom with the drawer fronts. door panel. The control panel can be aligned A custom door panel matching the kit- with the drawer fronts of the kitchen chen cabinetry can be installed on the cabinets by adjusting the spacer dishwasher by using the provided tem- bars. - Page 50 Dishwasher installation Remove the bracket from the door. Place the door panel on a flat sur- face, good side facing down, taking care not to scratch the surface. Make certain that the bottom of the panel is closest to you. Place the bracket on the back of the door panel and adjust it so that: –...
- Page 51 Dishwasher installation If the adjacent cabinetry (or ap- pliance) does not have drawers and alignment to a drawer line is im- possible: Hang the bracket on the machine door, without the templates, and tighten the four locking screws on the edges of the door panel. Close the door.
- Page 52 Dishwasher installation Once the door panel is positioned cor- rectly : Open the dishwasher door. Tighten all the Torx screws on the edges of the dishwasher door. Use the provided caps to plug the locking screw access holes. Open the dishwasher door slightly. If the locking screws on the edge of the dishwasher door can not be reached, the dishwasher will have to be pulled...
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Page 53: Adjusting The Door Springs
Dishwasher installation 6. Adjusting the door springs. 7. Securing the dishwasher to the countertop. The door springs are adjusted correctly when a half opened door remains in To ensure the stability of the dish- that position when released. washer, it must be attached to the countertop after it has been positioned. - Page 54 If in doubt how to secure Push the dishwasher back into its open- ing, align and fasten it to the adjacent the dishwasher, please call the Miele Service Department. cabinets using 2 screws for each bracket.
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Page 55: Installing The Toekick
Dishwasher installation For openings exactly 23 5/8" (60 cm) 8. Installing the toekick. wide: For kitchens utilizing one continuous Open the dishwasher door and or a cabinet matching toekick remove the caps covering the mount- ing holes on the outer edge of the To prevent damaging the front wash chamber. - Page 56 Dishwasher installation For kitchens utilizing the included plas- Adjusting the toekick recess. tic toekick The included toekick will fit without modification when: – The machine is set to its maximum height (legs fully extended), and – the toekick is recessed as far as possible (4 ").
- Page 57 Dishwasher installation Trimming the toekick The toekick cannot be pushed back in. It must be unscrewed, so that the tension on the spring clips can be released. The brackets can then be pushed in, and the toekick re-attached. The rear of the toekick has two cutting lines.
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Page 58: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection Exercise care when pulling the dish- It is the responsibility and obligation washer in or out, so as not to dam- of the customer to ensure that the age the power cord or hoses. electrical and plumbing installation is carried out by a qualified installer GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. - Page 59 Electrical connection Permanent Connection (Hard Wiring). For hard wiring, the power cord must be disconnected from the terminal box located at the lower left front of the dish- washer, behind the toekick and service panel. Pass the permanent power sup- ply cable through the strain relief and secure it to the terminal box.
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Page 60: Plumbing
Plumbing Plumbing Hot water connection. It is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to ensure that the New plumbing: electrical and plumbing installation is carried out by a qualified installer in compliance with national and local codes and ordinances. All dishwashers that carry the following blue and white sticker are designed to shut off the water and drain the wash... - Page 61 Plumbing Existing plumbing: If the standard 3/8" copper plumbing for a dishwasher already exists with a compression fitting and valve as pic- tured: Do not, under any circumstances, cut the intake hose. If the hose is cut, the dishwasher will not work, you will have a water leak and you could be injured.
- Page 62 Plumbing Drain system specifications: Drain connection: The machine comes equipped with: – A 5 ft. long (1.5 m) flexible drain hose with an internal diameter of 7/8" (22 mm). – A built-in swivel connector which allows the drain hose to be routed in any direction.
- Page 63 Venting the drainage system Additional note. Only if the dishwasher drain hose is Since all Miele dishwashers are connected to a floor drain or to a equipped with an odor trap and non-re- drain pipe that is below the level of...
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Page 64: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Height 33 1/8" (84 cm) adjustable to 35" (89 cm) Width 23 1/2 " (59.8 cm) Width of opening 23 5/8" (60 cm) Depth 22 1/2" (57 cm) U and i models Depth with door open 47 1/2"... - Page 68 Alteration rights reserved (G870/G872)/000 2498 These instructions are printed on 100% recycled paper and are completely Biodegradable.