Miele G 4570 SCVi manual

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    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. 07 862 020 en - AU, NZ[...]

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    Description of the appliance .........................................4 Appliance overview .................................................4 Control panel ......................................................5 Warning and safety instructions .....................................6 Caring for the environment ........................................[...]

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    Starting the programme .............................................3 2 Standby .........................................................3 2 At the end of a programme ..........................................3 3 Switching off .....................................................3 3 Unloading the dishwasher .........................................[...]

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    Appliance overview a Upper spray arm (not visible) b Cutlery tray (depending on model) c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air inlet for drying (depending on model) f Lower spray arm g Filter combination h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dispenser k Salt reservoir Description of the appliance 4[...]

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    Control panel a Check/Refill indicators b Programme selection c Programme selector button d On button U with indicator light e Off button V Description of the appliance 5[...]

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    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 t[...]

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    Technical safety ~ Before installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of damage. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwasher. A damaged dishwasher 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 dis[...]

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    ~ This appliance must not be used in mobile installations (e.g. on a ship). ~ The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical component. The housing must not be dipped in water. ~ There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Never cut the water inlet hose, even if it is too long. ~ The integrated Waterproof system offers protect[...]

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    Correct installation ~ The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions. ~ 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 cab[...]

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    ~ Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher detergent will damage the water softener. ~ Please only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation, as other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the functioning of the softener. ~ In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model)[...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The packing material protects the dishwasher from transport damage. The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. , Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of b[...]

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    Energy saving washing 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 household water system is suitable, this dishwasher can be connected to a hot water supply for further economies. If the water is heated by for example, solar panels, this [...]

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    To open the door ^ Pull the handle. If the door is opened during operation, all functions are automatically interrupted. To close the door ^ Push the baskets right in. ^ Then lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position. Before using for the first time 13[...]

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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 [...]

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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 V button. The procedure can the[...]

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    Checking the programmed water hardness level ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button V . ^ Press the programme selector button in and, whilst holding it in , switch the dishwasher on using the On button U . Keep the programme selector button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right-hand programme indicator comes on. ^ Pres[...]

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    Before using the appliance for the first time, you require: – Approx. 1 litre of water, – Approx. 1 kg of dishwasher salt, – Domestic dishwasher detergent, – Rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers. 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 [...]

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    ^ Remove the lower basket and unscrew the salt reservoir cap. Water or saline solution will run out of the reservoir when the cap is removed. It should therefore only be removed in order to refill the salt reservoir. ^ Fill the reservoir with approx. 1 litre of water (first use only). ^ Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir and carefull[...]

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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 alwa[...]

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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 t[...]

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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 t[...]

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    Note Remove coarse food residues from crockery. There is no need to rinse items under running water. , Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or paint in the dishwasher. These materials will cause damage to the dishwasher. Crockery can be loaded anywhere in the baskets, but the following notes should be observed: – Do no[...]

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    Items not suitable for dishwashers: – Wooden cutlery and crockery or items with wooden parts: these may discolour and fade. The glue used in these items is not dishwasher-proof and wooden handles may come loose after being washed in a dishwasher. – Craft items, antiques, valuable vases and decorative glassware are also not suitable for dishwash[...]

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    Upper basket , For safety reasons, do not operate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place. ^ Use the upper basket for small, lightweight and delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc. Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket. Hinged cup rack ^ To make room for tall items, ra[...]

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    Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for taller pieces of crockery in the bottom or upper basket, the upper basket can be adjusted on three levels with 2 cm between each level. The upper basket can also be set at an angle with one side high and the other side low. This can be useful to help prevent water being left in deep dishes [...]

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    Lower basket ^ For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. Small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket. Do not place thin, delicate glassware in the lower basket. Hinged spikes Both rows of spikes in the front section of the basket can be lowered to make more room for large items, e.g[...]

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    Removable spiked insert The spiked insert at the back can be removed to make more room for larger items such as casserole dishes. To remove the insert a ^ Pull it upwards by the handle as shown. To replace the insert b ^ Fit the insert into the lower basket with the hooks going under the long cross-piece as illustrated. ^ Press down on the handle u[...]

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    Cutlery Cutlery tray ^ Arrange the cutlery in the tray as shown. To make unloading much easier, cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc. Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated retainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely. The upp[...]

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    Detergent , Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers. Do not use washing-up liquid. Active ingredients Modern detergents contain various active ingredients, the most important of which are: – Phosphates to prevent calcification. – Alkalis to aid removal of dried on soiling. – Enzymes to break down starch and loosen protein. –[...]

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    Dispensing ^ Follow the dosage recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging. ^ Unless directed otherwise, use one detergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml to compartment II, depending on the level of soiling. With very heavy soiling you can also add a small amount of detergent to compartment l (see "Programme chart"). ^ Tabs may not dissolve [...]

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    Adding detergent ^ Press the opening catch on the detergent dispenser. The flap will spring open. The flap is always open at the end of a programme. ^ Add the required amount of detergent and close the flap. ^ Make sure that the detergent packaging is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming lumpy. For information Compartment[...]

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    Switching on ^ Turn on the tap if it is turned off. ^ Open the door. ^ Make sure the spray arms are not obstructed. ^ Switch the dishwasher on using the U button. The On indicator U and the indicator for the last used programme will light up. Selecting a programme Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is. The differen[...]

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    Programmende ^ Open the door slightly to check that the programme has finished. The indicator light next to the programme selected switches off once the programme has finished. If the programme indicator light is still on, the programme has not yet finished. Close the door again to allow the programme to finish. The drying fan will run for a few mi[...]

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    Interrupting a programme Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the door is closed again, the programme will continue from the point it was at before the door was opened. , Water in the dishwasher may be hot. Danger of scalding! Only open the door if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so. Before closing[...]

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    Buzzer A buzzer sounds at the end of the programme or if there is a fault. It will sound four times at intervals at the end of a programme with a short pause in between. The buzzer will continue to sound for up to an hour if you do not switch off or open the dishwasher. In the event of a fault, the buzzer will sound continuously. The buzzer will co[...]

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    Factory default settings If you have altered any settings from the factory default, you can reset them back to the factory default settings as follows: ^ Open the door. ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button V . ^ Press the programme selector button in and, whilst holding it in , switch the dishwasher on using the On button U . Keep the pr[...]

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    Check the condition of your dishwasher regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). This way faults and problems can be avoided. , The outer surfaces of the dishwasher are susceptible to scratching. Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolour the outer surfaces. Cleaning the wash cabinet The wash cabinet is largely self-cleaning, prov[...]

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    Cleaning the control panel and door front , Remove any soiling immediately. If not, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the outer surface to alter or discolour. ^ The control panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth. ^ Clean the front using a sponge, a solution of warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Wipe the surfaces dry[...]

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    Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse soil from the suds solution, preventing it accessing the circulation system and re-entering the cabinet through the spray arms. , This dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place. Collection of coarse soil may cause the fi[...]

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    To clean the inside of the filter, the flap must be opened: ^ Press catches a together in the direction of the arrows as shown, and open the filter b . ^ Rinse all the filters under running water. ^ Then close the flap so that the catch engages. ^ Replace the filter combination so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Then turn the h[...]

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    Cleaning the spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). ^ Switch the dishwasher off. Remove the spray arms as follows: ^ Take out the cutlery tray (if your dishwasher is fitted with one). ^ Push the top spray arm upwa[...]

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    With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. This will save time and money. Please note that a call-out fee will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these Operating instructions. , Installation work and repairs to electrical ap[...]

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    Problem Possible cause Remedy The buzzer sounds. All the programme indicators flash when the door is opened. There may be a technical fault. – Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button V . After a few seconds: – Switch the dishwasher on. – Select the programme required with the Programme selector button. – Close the door. If the indicat[...]

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    The dishwasher does not fill/drain. Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishwasher stops working shortly after the start of the programme. The buzzer sounds. The Inlet/Drain indicator flashes when the door is opened. The tap is turned off. – Turn on the tap fully. The dishwasher stops during a programme. The buzzer sounds. The Inlet/Drain indicator[...]

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    General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The indicator lights are dark. Only the U indicator is illuminated. The indicator lights have switched off automatically to save energy (Standby mode). Press any button (except the Off button V ). Standby will be cancelled. Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of a programme. The dispe[...]

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    Noises Problem Possible cause Remedy Knocking noise in the wash cabinet. A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket. Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items which are obstructing the spray arm. Rattling noise in the wash cabinet. Items of crockery are insecure in the wash cabinet. Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items o[...]

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    Unsatisfactory washing result Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not clean. The dishes were not loaded correctly. See notes in "Loading the dishwasher". The programme was not powerful enough. Select a more intensive programme. See "Programme chart". Not enough detergent was used. Use more detergent, or change your dete[...]

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    Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes, cutlery and glasses are not dry or are flecked. The amount of rinse aid may be insufficient, or the rinse aid reservoir is empty. Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage or change the brand of rinse aid. See "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid". Items were taken out of the cabinet too so[...]

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    Problem Possible cause Remedy Glassware has a brown or blue tinge, and film cannot be wiped off. This may be caused by the detergent. Change your detergent. Glassware is dull and discoloured; film cannot be wiped off. The glassware is not dishwasher-proof. The surfaces are affected. There is no remedy. Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-proof. [...]

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    Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the screw connection of the valve on the water inlet hose. The filter must be cleaned when dirty, otherwise insufficient water will flow into the wash cabinet. , The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical component. It must not be dipped in water. Recommendation If [...]

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    Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme, the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. ^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply. Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug. ^ Take the filter combination out of the was[...]

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    Test standard: AS/NZS 2007.1:2005, AS/NZS 2007.2:2005; AS/NZS 6400:2005 Standard programme for energy label comparison tests: Energy Save Capacity: 10 place settings Amount of detergent: 5.0 g in compartment I, 22.5 g in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml) Drying measurements: Door ajar using a block of approximately 50 mm[...]

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    Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Comparison tests 53[...]

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    Crockery type Soiling Programme Mixed, everyday crockery including pots and pans Fresh to dried on soiling Variable, sensor controlled wash Glasses and plastic containers, sensitive to high temperatures Light soiling Short cycle Mixed crockery Variable, sensor controlled wash with glass care Lightly dried on soiling Standard programme values Crocke[...]

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    Programme Detergent Compartment I 2) Compartment II 2) Sensor wash – 25 ml or 1 Tab Quick wash 40°C – 20 ml or 1 Tab 3) Sensor wash gentle – 20 ml or 1 Tab Light soiling 50°C – 25 ml or 1 Tab Energy save – 25 ml or 1 Tab 3) Pots & pans 75°C 10 ml 25 ml or 1 Tab 2) see "Detergent" 3) In some cases, tabs may not dissolve co[...]

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    Programme Programme sequence Pre-wash Main wash °C Interim rinse Final rinse °C Drying 12 Sensor wash Variable programme sequence, sensor controlled adjustment to amount of crockery and soiling If required 55-65 If required 68 X Quick wash 40 °C 40 X 45 X Sensor wash gentle # X 45 X 55 X Energy save 1) X4 5 4 5 X Light soiling 50 °C 50 X 68 X P[...]

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    Consumption Duration Electricity Water Cold water connection 20 °C kWh Hot water connection 55 °C kWh 1) Litres Cold water connection 20 °C h:min Hot water connection 55 °C h:min 0.80-1.30 0.55-0.70 11.0-18.0 1:35-2:30 1:20-2:10 0.50 0.20 11.0 0:38 0:32 0.80 0.30 15.0 1:34 1:20 0.61 0.20 12.5 1:58 1:49 0.95 0.70 11.0 1:30 1:20 1.30 0.80 15.0 2:[...]

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    To make the most of your dishwasher Optional accessories for particular purposes are available from your Miele Chartered Agent or from Miele (some may be supplied as standard, depending on model). If you would like to … you will need to order … ... wash bottles, e.g. milk or baby bottles … a bottle holder … wash additional items of cutlery [...]

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    Repairs In the event of any faults that you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – Your Miele Chartered Agent, or – Miele You will find the telephone number and address of Miele on the back cover of the manual. ^ When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele, please quote the mo - del type and number of your appliance, both of which are show[...]

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    This dishwasher is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an AC single phase supply, (230 V 50 Hz for NZ and Australia) via a fused plug and suitable switched socket. , The electrical socket must be easily accessible after the dishwasher has been installed. Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity su[...]

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    The Miele Waterproof system Provided that your dishwasher has been installed correctly, the Miele waterproof anti-leak system will protect you from water damage throughout its lifetime. Connection to the water supply , Water in the dishwasher must not be used as drinking water. – The dishwasher may be connected to a cold or hot water supply, max.[...]

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    Connection to the drainage system – The appliance drainage system is fitted with a non-return valve, which prevents dirty water from flowing back into the dishwasher via the drain hose. – The dishwasher is supplied with approx. 1.5 m of flexible drain hose with an internal diameter of 22 mm. – The drain hose can be extended using a connection[...]

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    Height 80.5 cm (adjustable + 6.5 cm) Height of building-in recess Min. 80.5 cm (+ 6.5 cm) Width 44.8 cm Width of building-in recess 45 cm Depth 57 cm Weight Max. 51 kg Voltage 230 V Rated load 2300 W Fuse rating 10 A Test marks Electrical safety, WaterMark, C-Tick Mark Water pressure (flow rate) 30 - 1000 kPa (0.3 - 10 bar) Hot water connection Up [...]

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    Alteration rights reserved/ G4570 / 0611 M.-Nr. 07 862 020 / 01[...]