Cleaning the wash cabinet. Miele G 611 Plus

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the wash cabinet

The wash cabinet is largely self-cleaning, provided that the correct amount of detergent is always used.

If, however, there are limescale or grease deposits in the cabinet these can be removed with a proprietary dishwasher cleaner.

Cleaning the door and the door seal

^ Wipe the door seals regularly with a damp cloth to remove food deposits.

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When the dishwasher is being loaded food and drink residue may drip onto the sides of the dishwasher door.

These surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed by water from the spray arms. Any soiling should be wiped off these surfaces before the door is closed.

Cleaning the control panel and door front panel

Plastic panels:

^ This type of panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic.

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Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, glass cleaning agents or all-purpose cleaners. Because of their chemical composition they could cause serious damage to plastic surfaces.

Stainless steel panels:

^ Clean using a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel.To help prevent re-soiling, proprietary conditioning agents for stainless steel can also be used. Apply sparingly with an even pressure in the direction of the grain.

Aluminium panels:

Aluminium is affected by the way that light falls on it, by the surrounding environment and by the angle you observe it from.

Aluminium is susceptible to scratching and abrasion and must be treated with due care.

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Soiling should be removed as soon as possible using a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid.

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Aluminium surfaces and controls may suffer discolouration or damage if soiling is left on them for too long.

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Cleaning and care

Wood door front panels:

^ Door fronts made from wood should only be cleaned using a damp chamois leather and then dried with a soft cloth.

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Do not use any cleaning agents containing ammonia or thinners.

These would damage the surface structure.

E-Cloth:

A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,

Part number 98013530, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.

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Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money.

You should, however, note the following:

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Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage the appliance.

Problem

The "Start" indicator light does not flash after the appliance has been switched on with the

"On/Off" button.

Possible cause

The door is not properly closed.

The appliance is not plugged in.

Remedy

Close the door firmly.

Insert the plug.

The fuse is defective or has tripped.

The dishwasher does not start after the "Start" button has been pressed; the "Start" indicator light is flashing.

The programme selector is at the "Stop" position.

The dishwasher stops during a programme.

The indicator light "Inlet/Drain" lights up during the "Energy save" programme.

Replace the fuse

(see data plate for minimum fuse rating).

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Turn the programme selector to the required programme.

Press the "Start" button.

The fuse is defective or has tripped.

The intake water has not reached the required temperature of 45 °C, the hot water system may be overloaded (see

"Programme selection").

Replace the fuse

(see data plate for minimum fuse rating).

– Start the programme again.

– If the indicator light comes on again select a different programme.

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Problem solving guide

Problem

The indicator light "Inlet/Drain" lights up and flashes alternately

Possible cause Remedy

The stopcock is closed.

Open the stopcock fully.

The water inlet filter is blocked.

Before rectifying the problem you must:

The Waterproof system has reacted.

– Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position.

– Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button.

then:

– Clean the water inlet filter, see "Solving problems".

Call the Miele Service Department.

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Problem solving guide

Problem

The indicator light "Inlet/Drain" is flashing and the programme does not continue.

Possible cause Remedy

Before rectifying the problem you must:

– Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position.

– Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button.

Water intake is restricted.

– Open the stopcock fully.

– Check the water inlet filter and clean if necessary, see "Cleaning the water inlet filter".

– The water pressure at the intake is lower than

0.3 bar. Seek professional advice.

Water outlet is restricted, water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme.

– Clean the filter combination, see "Cleaning and Care".

– Clean the drain pump, see "Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve".

– Clean the non-return valve, see "Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve".

– Remove any kink in the drain hose.

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Problem solving guide

Problem

The "End", "Start" and

"Top Solo" indicator lights flash simultaneously

Possible cause

There may be a technical fault.

Remedy

– Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position.

– Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button.

After a few seconds:

– Switch the dishwasher on using the "On/Off" button.

– Turn the programme selector to the required programme.

– Press the "Start" button.

If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical fault.

– Call the Miele Service

Department.

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Problem

Knocking noise in the wash cabinet

Rattling noise

Knocking noise in the water pipes

Problem solving guide

Possible cause Remedy

The spray arm is knocking against an item in the basket.

Interrupt the programme, rearrange items which are obstructing the spray arm.

Items of crockery are insecure in the wash cabinet.

Interrupt the programme, rearrange the items of crockery.

This may be caused by the on-site installation or the cross-section of the piping.

This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in doubt contact a suitably qualified plumber.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause

The dishes are not clean The dishes were not loaded correctly. Dishes were placed inside other pieces, water could not access all surfaces.

The outlet of the water intake pipe for the middle spray arm was covered.

An insufficient amount of water flowed into the middle spray arm.

Remedy

See notes in "Loading the dishwasher".

Make sure that dishes placed in the rear section of the upper basket do not cover the opening.

The programme was not powerful enough.

Not enough detergent was dispensed.

Select a more intensive programme, see

"Programme chart" at the end of these operating instructions.

Use more detergent, see

"Operating the dishwasher".

Tall items are blocking the path of the spray arms.

Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can rotate freely. Rearrange the crockery.

Clean the spray arm jets, see "Cleaning and Care".

The spray arm jets are blocked.

The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet is not clean or is not correctly fitted.

This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked.

Clean and/or replace the filter combination correctly. Clean the spray arm jets, see "Cleaning and Care".

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Problem solving guide

Problem

Dishes and glasses are not dry or are flecked

White residue is visible on cutlery and crockery, clouding occurs on glassware; film can be wiped off

Smearing appears on glassware and cutlery, there is a bluish sheen on the surface of glassware; film can be wiped off

Possible cause

The rinse aid amount may be insufficient or the rinse aid reservoir empty.

Crockery was taken out of the cabinet too soon.

Not enough rinse aid was used.

There is no salt in the salt reservoir.

Remedy

Increase the dosage or replenish the reservoir, see "Before using for the first time".

Leave it in for longer, see

"Operating the dishwasher".

Increase the dosage, see

"Before using for the first time".

Add dishwasher reactivation salt, see "Before using for the first time".

Replace it making sure it screws back on correctly.

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly.

The water softener is programmed to a setting which is too low.

Combination dishwasher detergent tablets containing rinse aid and/or salt may have been used.

These are unsuitable as long term use can impair the softener unit.

The rinse aid dosage is set too high.

Programme a higher setting, see "Before using for the first time".

Use a standard liquid, tablet or powder detergent.

Reduce the dosage, see

"Before using for the first time".

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Problem solving guide

Problem

Glassware is dull and discoloured; film cannot be wiped off

Tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed

Possible cause

Glassware is not dishwasherproof. The surfaces are affected.

The wash temperature of the selected programme was too low.

Remedy

There is no remedy.

Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-proof.

Select a programme with a higher wash temperature.

The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low.

Use a different type of detergent.

Plastic items are discoloured

Natural dyes e.g. from carrots, tomatoes or ketchup may be the cause. The amount of detergent used or its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with natural dyes.

Use more detergent, see

"Operating the dishwasher". Discolouration is irreversible.

There are rust stains on cutlery.

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly.

The affected items are not corrosion resistant.

Replace it making sure it screws back on correctly.

The "Pre-wash" programme was not run after dishwasher salt was added. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.

There is no remedy.

Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof.

Always run the "Pre-wash" programme after adding dishwasher salt.

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Problem solving guide

Problem

The detergent lid cannot be closed properly.

Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of a programme

Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme

Possible cause

Clogged detergent residue is blocking the catch.

The dispenser was still damp when detergent was added.

Remedy

Remove the residue.

Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.

Before rectifying the problem you must:

– Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position.

The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.

– Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button.

Clean the filter combination, see "Cleaning and

Care".

The drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked.

Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve, see

"Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve".

The drain hose is kinked.

Remove any kink in the drain hose.

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