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Operating instructions
for the G 865
dishwasher
To prevent accidents and reduce
the risk of damaging the machine, ö
read the Operating Manual
before installing or using
the machine. M.-Nr. 05 098 500
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Contents Contents Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 View of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Instruction
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Contents Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cleaning the spray arms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cleaning the water intake filter. . . . . . . . .
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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. The front is designed to accept a custom made panel, matching the exist- ing kitchen cabinets. Installation directions can be found in the Installation chapter. 2. “U”
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Guide to the appliance View of the machine 1. Upper spray arm (not visible) 10. Salt reservoir (if applicable) 2. Cutlery tray (if applicable) 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. Data plate 5. Middle spray arm 6. Water hardness selector Note: 7. Lower spray arm Cutlery and lower baskets not shown. 8. Four height adjustable levelling legs 9. Combination filter 6
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Guide to the appliance Control panel 14. Rinse aid indicator lamp 15. Door release 16. Child safety lock 17. Temperature selector 18. Program selector knob 7
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Repairs should only be performed WARNING 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” model, only install all uniform safety codes and the dishwasher under a continuous regulations. To avoid injury countertop which is secured to t
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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. – Load knives with the cutting edge down to reduce the risk of injuries. Do not wash plastic items unless they are labeled “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For items not labeled, check the manufacturer’s recommenda- tions. Do not abuse, sit, o
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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 de base. prise ou fermer le disjoncteur). Cet appareil électroménager est con- Installer uniquement le lave-vais- forme à tous les règlements et codes selle sous un
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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. Si le système Au moment de remplir le lave-vais- d’eau chaude n’a pas été utilisé pend- selle : ant une telle période de temps, ouvrir – Mettre les articles pointus de manière tous les robinets d’eau chaude et à ce qu’ils n’endommag
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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. It has been deliberately de- tricity. You can make the most of your signed to be biodegradable and recy- appliance by following these tips: clable. Please dispose of these ma- Make full use of the baskets without terials as you
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Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Add the correct amount of detergent. Before using for the first time, please note the following points. Generally, one to two tablespoons of detergent will be adequate for most wash loads. Not enough or too much Setting the water softener detergent can lead to poor wash re- (if applicable). sults. The water softener must be set to corre- Cleaning results vary between deter- spond to the water hardness in your gents. If you are not s
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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 rupted. child safety lock to the desired set- ting. To close the door. Horizontal setting = The door is Push the baskets in. locked. Lift the door and push
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Water softener (Not available in US models.) Water softener (Not available in US models.) The water softener must be set to corre- Setting the water hardness spond to the water hardness in your level. area. This can be obtained from your There are six settings on the selector, lo- local water company or by using a test cated on the right side of the wash kit that can be purchased from the cabinet: Miele Parts Department. Note: If the water hardness in your area is under 7 gr/gal, it is not neces
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Water softener (Not available in US models.) Filling the salt reservoir. The salt reservoir should be filled be- fore the first use and whenever the “Salt” indicator lamp is lit. Use water softener reactivation salt (1 - 4 mm grain size), as other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the functioning of the softener. The salt reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs (2 kg) of salt. Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with dishwashing detergent will Before filling the salt reservoir f
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Water softener (Not available in US models.) 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. When the salt reservoir is empty, the “Salt” indicator lamp will light, notifying you that the reservoir should be refilled with reactivation salt. Note: If your water is very soft (below 7 gr/gal), the salt indicator lamp will Looking into the salt reservoir, you will stay o
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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. Only pour liq- uid rinse aid formulated for residen- tial dishwashers into the reservoir. Add Rinse Aid before the first use and anytime the “Rinse Aid” indica- tor lamp comes on. Press the button in
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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. This set- the “Rinse aid” indicator lamp comes ting dispenses approximately 3 ml on. rinse aid per program. Use a higher setting if spots appear Only use rinse aid specifically on dry glassware. labeled for residential dishwashers.
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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 ary to polish silverware after wash- glasses should be inverted and ing to achieve a high shine. placed in the upper basket. Concave based items should be placed
