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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions for the G 890 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. 04 329 631... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........5 View of the machine . - Page 4 Contents Operating the dishwasher ......... . 32 Turning on .
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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) 9. Combination filter 2. Cutlery tray 10. Salt reservoir 3. Upper basket 11. Dual compartment detergent dispenser 4. Water feed tube for the middle spray arm 12. -
Page 7: Control Panel
Guide to the appliance Control panel 14 Indicator lamps 15 Program sequence display 16 ON / OFF button 17 Program selection buttons 18 Time left / Delay start indicator lamps 19 Time display 20 Delay start button 21 Top Solo button 22 START/Stop button 23 Child safety lock 24 Door release... -
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 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 Parts Department. Miele Service Department for advice. The salt reservoir must only be filled with water and salt. Never fill it with 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
(Setting) Miele Parts Department. To avoid the build up of calcium de- posits on dishes, cutlery, and in the dishwasher, if the water hardness is above 7 gr/gal, the water should be softened. -
Page 16: To Set The Water Softener
Water softener Example: To set the water softener For a water hardness of 30 gr/gal. Setting the water softener for a hard- Keep pressing the "Top Solo" button ness level of 1 - 35 gr/gal: until "30" appears in the display. Turn the dishwasher off. -
Page 17: Setting The Water Softener For A Hardness Level Of 36 - 70 Gr/Gal
Water softener Setting the water softener for a hard- value water gr/gal °f hardness ness level of 36 - 70 gr/gal: program selector This requires the following two step pro- -ming (Setting) cedure. 36-47 650- 850 65- 85 48-65 860-1170 86-117 66-70 1190-1260 119-126 6 *) -
Page 18: 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 19: Salt Indicator
Water softener Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp. Salt indicator. 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 “... -
Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 Note concealed. -
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 items. -
Page 26: 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 27: 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. This will reduce the risk of clouding. -
Page 28: 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 29: Choosing A Program
Choosing a program Choosing a program The wash program chosen should de- “ENERGY SAVER” Program. pend on the type of dishes and the de- Use this program for lightly to nor- gree of soiling. mally soiled dishware. In most cases the LIGHT WASH pro- A warm water intake (temperature of gram, a NORMAL program or the IN- the incoming water) of at least... -
Page 30: Program Chart
Program chart Program chart Program When to use Detergent containing chlorine chlorine free Compart- Compart- Compart- ment I ment II ment II (Pre- (Main (Main wash) wash) wash) Universal Programs LIGHT WASH for normal everyday loads, 100 % 100 % 55°C/130 °F particularly suitable for chlorine-free detergents NORMAL... - Page 31 Program chart Program cycle USAGE Electric (kWh) Water Prelimi- Pre-wash Main Interim Final Drying Water hot Liters/ nary pre- wash rinse rinse (49 °C / Gallons wash 120 °F) 14/3.7 19/5.0 19/5.0 19/5.0 24/6.3 24/6.3 14/3.7 19/5.0 14/3.7 0.06 5/1.3 5) Average consumption values are for a water hardness of up to 17 gr/gal.
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Page 32: Operating The Dishwasher
Operating the dishwasher Operating the dishwasher The indicator lamp next to the button Turning on will go out, and the program will begin. Close the door. To prevent children from coming Open the water valve (if closed). into contact with detergent, only Press the “ON/OFF”... -
Page 33: Time Display
(e.g. while on vaca- tion), it is recommended that the water supply valve be shut off. Your Miele dishwasher is designed to shut off the water flow and drain the machine in the rare event of a valve failure. -
Page 34: Interrupting A Program
Operating the dishwasher Interrupting a program Changing a program A program can be interrupted by open- If the “START/Stop” button has not ing the door. yet been pushed: If the door is then closed, the program will continue from the point it was at be- Select the new program. -
Page 35: Additional Features
Additional features Additional features To set a delay time: Delay start (20) Turn on the dishwasher using the The start time of a program can be de- “ON-OFF” button (16). layed up to 24 hours in order to take ad- vantage of off peak utility rates that Select the desired wash program. -
Page 36: To Start A Program Before The Delay Start Period Has Ended
Additional features Example of how delay times are To start a program before the Delay shown: Start period has ended: up to 59 minutes: Press and hold the “START/Stop” but- ton (22) for at least one second. between 1 hour and 9 hours - 30 minutes The indicator lamps next to the Pro- (example –... -
Page 37: Top Solo (For Smaller Amounts Of Dishware)
Additional features Top Solo (21) (for smaller amounts of dishware) When this feature is selected, the ma- “Top Solo” can be selected with all jority of the water is directed to the top wash programs. and middle spray arms of the dish- Turn on the dishwasher using the washer. -
Page 38: Unloading The Dishwasher
Unloading the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip easier when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them. If the door is opened at the comple- tion of the drying cycle, the dishes will cool much faster. -
Page 39: 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 40 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: Problem Solving Guide
– The dishes are loaded incorrectly. rected. If you are unable to correct the problem, please contact the Miele Ser- – The correct amount of detergent was vice Department. not used - see “Program chart”. - Page 46 Problem solving guide Shortly after starting a program the Before attempting any repairs out- “Water intake” indicator lamp flashes lined on this page, first: Press and hold the START/Stop – The water shutoff valve is closed. button until the Program Selection Open the valve.
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Page 47: After Sales Service
If the lines reappear in the display there vantage of the latest technological de- is machine fault. Please call the MIELE velopments. Service Department. Under certain circumstances you may still be able to use the “RINSE &... -
Page 48: 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 49 Installation instructions...
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Page 50: Dishwasher Installation
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Page 51: 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 52: Installing The Dishwasher Under The Countertop
Dishwasher installation 2. Installing the dishwasher 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. See the “Plumbing” and “Electrical”... - Page 53 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 54: 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 follwing procedure. Install the necessary spacer bars on If a GDU decor kit is being used, (to the control panel. -
Page 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59: 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 60 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 61: 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 62 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 63 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 64: 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 65 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 66: 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 67 Plumbing The water pressure must be between 4.5 and 145 psi (0.3 and 10 bar). If the water pressure is too low the ma- chine may not take in enough water in the alloted time and the “Water Intake” in- dicator lamp will flash.
- Page 68 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 69 Venting the drainage system Additional note. The dishwasher drain must be vented Since all Miele dishwashers are only if the drain hose is connected to a equipped with an odor trap and non-re- floor drain or to a drain pipe that is...
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Page 70: 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 72 Alteration rights reserved (G890) /000 2498 These instructions are printed on 100% recycled paper and are completely Biodegradable.