Miele G 4700 Manual

Cleaning and care
61Cleaning the door front

Soiling that is left too long might
become impossible to remove and
could cause external surfaces to al‐
ter or discolour. Remove any soiling immediately.

Cle
an the front with a solution of
warm water and a little washing-up
liquid applied with a soft sponge.
Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft
cloth.
For cleaning, you can also use a
clean, damp microfibre cloth, such as
the Original Miele all purpose microfi‐
bre cloth, without any cleaning agent. To avoid...

Cleaning and care
62Checking the filters in the
wash cabinet The filter combination in the base of the
wash cabinet r etains coarse soil from
the suds solution, preventing it access‐ ing the circulation system and re-enter‐ing the cabinet through the spray arms. 
This dishwasher must not be
u
 sed without all the filters in place. Collection of coarse soil may cause the
filt

ers to clog. The level of soiling and
time it takes before the filters need
cleaning will vary depending on use. 
Che
ck the...

Cleaning and care
63To clean the inside of the filter, the flap
must be opened: 
Press the catches   together in the
direction of the arrows as shown, and
open the filter  .
Rin
se all the filters under running wa‐
ter. 
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 handle clockwise until
both arr

ows point towards each oth‐
er. This will lock the filter combination
in place. 
T
ake care when...

Cleaning and care
64Cleaning the spray arms
Particles of food can get stuck in the
spr ay 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:

T
ake out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐
washer is fitted with one). 
P
ush the top spray arm upwards to
engage the inner ratchet. Then un‐
screw the spray arm. 
P
ush the middle spray arm upwards
 to engage the ratchet. Then un‐...

Problem solving guide
65With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐
ance, some  of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting Miele. This will save time and money. Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits
wher
 e the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating in‐
structions. 
Unauthor
 ised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to
the appliance....

Problem solving guide
66 Problem Possible cause and remedy
The Inlet/Drain and
Rinse aid indicator lights are flashing at the
same time.
Fault number  ap‐
pears in the display. There may be a technical fault.
 
 Switch the dishwasher off with the  b
 utton.
   Switch the dishwasher back on aft
 er a few sec‐
onds.
   Select the pr
 ogramme you want to use.
   P
ress the Start button.
If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical
fault.
   C
all Miele. Fault 
:
The dr
 ain pump is...

Problem solving guide
67Water inlet fault
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The Inlet/Drain indica‐
tor light flashes. The tap is turned off.
 
 T
urn on the tap fully. The dishwasher stops
durin

g a programme.
The Inlet/Drain indica‐
tor light flashes. Fault code  or   ap‐
pears in the display. Before rectifying the problem, you must:
 
 Switch the dishwasher off with the  b
 utton.Water intake is restricted.
 
 T
urn on the tap fully and start the programme
again.
   Clean
 the water inlet...

Problem solving guide
68General problems
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The indicator lights and
displ
ay are dark. The dishwasher has switched off automatically to
save ener gy.
 
 Switch the dishwasher on again with the   
 but‐
ton. Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end 

of a programme. The dispenser was still damp when detergent was
added.
   Mak
e sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐
tergent. The detergent dispens‐
er lid cannot be closed
pr

operly. Clogged detergent...

Problem solving guide
69Noises
Problem Possible cause and 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.
   Int
errupt the programme, and rearrange the items
of crockery. A foreign object (e.g. a cherry stone) has become
lodged in the dr
 ain pump.
   Remove the for
 eign object...

Problem solving guide
70Unsatisfactory washing result
Problem Possible cause and 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 mor
 e intensive programme (see "Pro‐
gramme chart"). There is some stubborn soiling although most of the
cr
 ockery is only lightly soiled (e.g. with tea stains).
   Select the "Adjust Sensor wash" p
 rogramme op‐
tion (see...