Miele G 4700 Manual

Warning and Safety instructions
11Technical safety
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be danger‐
ous. Installati on, maintenance work and repairs to electrical applian‐
ces must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.  Befor
e installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐
age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐
er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.  The ele
ctrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when...

Warning and Safety instructions
12 To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequen‐
cy) matches the mains electricity supply before connecting the dish‐
washer to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.  Do not con

nect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has
been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door
springs.  The dishwasher may on

ly be operated if the door...

Warning and Safety instructions
13 There are electrical wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the
water inlet hose, even if it is too long.
 The int
egrated Waterproof system offers protection from water
damage, provided the following conditions are met:
– The dishwasher is correctly installed and plumbed in.
– The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced
wher
 e it can be seen that this is necessary.– The tap has been turned off when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of...

Warning and Safety instructions
14 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which
may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered
by the warranty. Correct installation
 The dishwasher must be install

ed and connected in compliance
with the installation instructions.  Be car
eful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective
gloves...

Warning and Safety instructions
15Correct use
 Do not use sol
vents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion! Do not inh

ale or ingest dishwasher detergent. Some dishwasher
detergents are strongly alkaline and contain irritants or corrosive in‐
gredients. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed, and can
cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat, or inhibit breathing.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Seek medical advice immedi‐
ately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled, e.g. Poisons...

Warning and Safety instructions
16 In an app
liance with a cutlery basket (depending on model) cut‐
lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with
the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place
knives and forks etc. with the handles upwards.  Plastic it
ems which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers, or plastic cutlery and crock‐
ery should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures
in the dishwasher...

Caring for the environment
17Disposal of the packing mate‐
rial The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance fr om damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled. The packaging consists of the following
mat

erials: Outer packaging:
– Corrugated cardboard made from up
t
 o 100% recyclable material:
or: Polyethylene (PE) shrink wrap – Polyproplylene (PP) strapping
Inner packaging:
–...

Caring for the environment
18Energy-saving dishwashing
This dishwasher is exceptionally eco‐
nomi
cal in its use of water and electrici‐
ty.
You can make the most of your appli‐
ance by following these tips: – For most economical dishwashing,
mak
 e full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher. – Choose the programme to suit the
type of cr
 ockery being washed and
the degree of soiling. – Select the  ECO pr
ogramme for ener‐
gy-saving dishwashing. This pro‐
gramme is the most efficient in...

Before using for the first time
19Opening the door

To open the door, reach under the
door grip and pull. If the door is opened during operation,
all func
 tions are automatically interrup‐
ted. 
W
ater in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding! Only open the door during operation
if absolu
 tely necessary and exercise
extreme caution when doing so. Closing the door

P
ush the baskets right in. 
T
hen lift the door upwards and push
until it clicks into position. 
Dang
er of injury! Do not put...

Before using for the first time
20Water softener
In order to achieve good cleaning re‐
sults, the dishwasher needs t
o operate
with soft water. Hard water results in a
build-up of calcium deposits on crock‐
ery and in the dishwasher. 
Mains water with a hardness level high‐
er than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
water softener. The water softener in
the dishwasher is suitable for a water
hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l (70
°d -...