Miele G 848 Manual

Problem Possible cause Remedy
The “Intake/Drain” indi
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cator light flashes, and
the program stops.Before searching for the
problem:
–Turn the program
selector to “Stop”.
–Turn the dishwasher off
using the “On/Off”
button.
Not enough water is en
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tering the machine.–Open the water valve
completely.
–Check the intake filter
and clean if necessary,
see “Cleaning and
care”.
–Check the water level
and increase the intake
time if necessary, see
“Checking the water
level”.
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at...

Problem Possible cause Remedy
The “End” and “Start”
indicators flash simulta
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neously.A service call may be
needed.–Turn the program se
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lector to “Stop”.
–Turn off the dishwasher
using the “On/Off” but
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ton.
After a few seconds:
–Turn on the dishwasher
with the “On/Off” but
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ton.
–Turn the program se
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lector to desired pro
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gram.
–Press the “Start” but
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ton.
If the indicator lights flash
again:
–Call the Miele Techni-
cal Service Dept.
Despite the problem the
dishwasher can still be
used in all...

Problem Possible cause Remedy
There is a knocking
noise in the pipes.This may be from the in
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stallation or the cross
section of piping.This has no affect on the
dishwasher. If in doubt
contact a plumber.
Dishes and cutlery are
not dry or are flecked.The rinse aid setting may
not be high enough or the
rinse aid reservoir is
empty.Increase the dosage or
refill the reservoir, see
“Before using for the first
time”.
The water hardness level
selector in the wash cabi
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net is set too high.Set the selector to...

Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dishes are not cleanThe spray arm jets are
blocked.Clean the spray arms,
see “Cleaning and care”.
The filter combination in
the base of the wash cab
-
inet is not clean or is not
seated correctly.
This may cause the spray
arms to be blocked.Clean and/or reseat the
filter combination cor
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rectly.
Clean the spray arms,
see “Cleaning and care”.
The drain pump and
non-return valve may be
blocked.Clean the drain pump
and the non-return valve,
see “Cleaning and care”.
Not enough...

Problem Possible cause Remedy
White residue appears
on dishes and cutlery,
glasses are cloudy, film
can be wiped off.The water softener setting
is too low.Adjust the water hardness
selector to a higher set
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ting, see “Before using for
the first time”.
Phosphate free detergent
was used.Use a detergent with
phosphate.
Smearing appears on
glasses and cutlery,
there is a bluish sheen
on the surface of the
glassware, film can be
wiped off.The rinse aid setting is
too high.Reduce the dosage, see
“Before using...

Problem Possible cause Remedy
There are rust stains on
cutlery.The salt reservoir cap
was not screwed on
properly.Screw the cap on firmly.
The affected pieces are
not corrosion resistant.There is no remedy.
Only purchase dish
-
washer safe cutlery.
The detergent dispenser
lid does not close prop
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erlyClogged detergent resi
-
due is blocking the catch.Remove the residue.
Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end of a programThe dispenser was still
damp when detergent
was added.Check that the...

Solving problems
Cleaning the water intake filter
A filter is incorporated in the intake
hose attached to the dishwasher’s shut
-
off valve. If your water is hard, or the
pipes contain sediment; this filter may
clog and prevent enough water from
entering the wash cabinet. It can be
cleaned as follows:
The plastic valve housing on the in
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take hose contains electrical com
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ponents and should not be im
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mersed, or run through water.
Cleaning the filter:
Disconnect the dishwasher from
electricity (unplug...

Checking the water level
If the water pressure is less than 15 psi,
not enough water will flow into the wash
cabinet.
^To check the water level, open the
water valve completely and run the
“Rinse & Hold” program once (with-
out dishes), to bring water into the
system.
^Run, the “Rinse & Hold” program
again. After approximately 3 minutes,
open the door and remove the lower
basket from the machine.
The water level is correct when dimen
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sions“X”is at least 1/8” (4 mm).
If it measures less, the water...

Increasing the water intake
time
To increase the water intake time, pro
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ceed as follows:
^Turn off the dishwasher using the
“On/Off” button.
^Turn the program selector to “Stop”
^Press the “Start” button while simulta
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neouslyturning on the machine with
the “On/Off” button. Release the
“Start” button within 2 seconds.
The “Salt-PC” indicator should be
flashing.
Note:
If other indicator lights are flashing,
repeat the process.
Except:
If the rinse aid indicator lights the rinse
aid was never added or...

Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve
Use caution when cleaning the fil
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ters, non-return valve or drain pump;
glass or bone splinters may be
caught in the bottom of the wash
cabinet.
If the dishwasher is not completely
drained at the end of a program, the
drain pump or non-return valve may
be blocked.
To clean them:
^Remove the combination filter.
^Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out
of the wash cabinet.^Tilt the locking clamp to the side.
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