Miele G 8050 - Manual

Overview a Upper spray arm (not visible) b Upper basket c Water feed for middle spray arm d Middle spray arm e Lower spray arm f Connection for DOS G 60 Semimodule g Four height adjustable feet h Triple filter i Salt reservoir j Dual compartment detergentdispenser k Rinse aid reservoir(with dosage s...

Before using the machine forthe first time you will need: – 2 liters of water, – 2 kg of dishwasher reactivation salt, – detergent for commercial dishwasher, and – rinse aid for household dishwasher. Every dishwasher is tested at thefactory. There may be residual waterin the machine from this test. ...

To open the door ^ Press the release catch inside thedoor grip and pull forward. If the door is opened during operationall functions are automaticallyinterrupted. To close the door ^ Push the baskets in, lift the door andpush until it clicks into position. Child safety lock The yellow key for the ch...

In order to achieve good cleaningresults, the dishwasher needs tooperate with soft water. Hard waterresults in the build-up of calciumdeposits on cookware and in thedishwasher.Water with a hardness level higher than4 gr/gal (4° d – German scale) needs tobe softened. This takes placeautomatically in ...

Settings °d German scale gr/gal Value displayed 123456789 1011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435 36 - 70 123456789 1011121314161718192021222324252627282930313233343536 37 - 73 123456789 101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536 Setting the water softener ^ Turn the dishwas...

Filling the salt reservoir Only special, coarse-grainedreactivation salt* should be used inthis machine. *Available from Miele. Please seeback page for more information. Do not use other types of salt, e.g. tablesalt, agricultural or gritting salt. Thesecould contain components which areinsoluble in...

^ Clean any excess salt from thethread and seal. ^ Screw the cap on firmly. ^ Close the door. ^ Immediately run the "Pre-wash"program to remove any traces of saltfrom the cabinet. Recharge indicator The reactivation salt needs to bereplenished when the "Recharge"indicator lights. Aft...

Rinse aid is needed to prevent spottingon dishes and glassware. The rinse aidis filled in the reservoir and the setamount will be automatically dispensedduring the final rinse. , Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquiddetergent will damage the reservoir.Only pour rinse ai...

Rinse aid indicator ^ Fill the rinse aid reservoir when the"Rinse aid" indicator comes on. Therewill be enough rinse aid left for 2 - 3wash programs. Setting the rinse aid dosage The dosage selector has settings from1-6. It is factory set to therecommended setting "3" (3 ml).Approx. ...

Loading the machine Removing excess soils ^ Scrape food from dishes beforeplacing them in the dishwasher.Inadequate pre-cleaning can clogthe filters and interrupt the washprogram. Important – Select baskets and inserts which are appropriate for the application. – Load items so that water can reach a...

Upper basket Small, lightweight, delicate items suchas cups, saucers, glasses, dessertbowls, etc. , should be placed in theupper basket.Shallow pans or casserole dishes canalso be placed in the upper basket. Long items such as soup ladles, mixingspoons and long knives should beplaced lying down acro...

Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for tallerpieces of cookware in the bottom orupper basket, the upper basket can beadjusted to three levels with 2 cmbetween each level. The upper basket can also be set at anangle with one side high and the otherside low. Make sure that the bask...

Lower basket For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Glasses and small items such assaucers can also be placed in the lowerbasket.Do not place thin, delicate glassware inthe lower basket. Hinged cup rack To make room for tall items, raise therack upwards. H...

Lower basket inserts Various removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accommodate yourspecial needs. Removing an insert ^ To remove an insert, gently pullupwards on the handle. Inserting an insert ^ Slid the hitches of the inset under thevertical struts of the lower basket. ^ Push dow...

Adding detergent , Only use detergents formulated for commercial dishwashers. Do notuse dish soap. Do not use tablet detergent, theshort program durations will notallow the tablets to dissolveproperly. Powder detergent is distributed througha dispenser in the door or liquiddetergent via the DOS-Modu...

G 8050 PG 8050i Turning on ^ Make sure the spray arms are notblocked. ^ Close the door. ^ Open the water supply, if closed. ^ Press the "On/Off" button. The "Start/Stop" indicator will flash andthe indicator next to the last programselected will come on. Selecting a program ^ Choose ...

Selecting options ^ If desired, select the "Start delay" or"Extra drying" options (see "Options"). Starting a program ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button. The program will start. The "Start/Stop"indicator and the indicator next to thelast program selected will com...

At the end of a program 0 appears in the display when the program has finished. ^ Open the door and unload thedishwasher. Dishes tend to break and chip moreeasily when they are hot.Allow the dishes to cool beforeunloading them. If you open the door fully after theprogram turns off, the dishes will c...

Interrupting a program A program is interrupted as soon as thedoor is opened.If the door is closed again, the programwill continue from the point it was atbefore the door was opened. , Water in the dishwasher may be hot. Danger of scalding!Only open the door if absolutelynecessary and exercise extre...

Program Use Powder detergent (when not using a liquid cleaning agent) Follow manufacturers instructions Mini For normally soiled loads. 30 g in the powderdispenser Midi For normally soiled items with a higher washtemperature for removing starchy foods. 30 g in the powderdispenser Maxi For heavily so...

Program Use Powder detergent (when not using a liquid cleaning agent) Follow manufacturers instructions Express A quick wash program for cleaning lightly soileditems. 30 g in the powderdispenser Economy For washing lightly soiled dishes with light fattyresidues. 30 g in the powderdispenser Normal Fo...

Start delay A start delay time between 30 minutesand 24 hours can be selected. With a start delay time between30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes, thedelay is set in 30 minute increments.For 10 hours or more it is set in onehour increments. ^ Turn the dishwasher on with the"On/Off" button. The...

Starting a program before the Startdelay period has elapsed ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button for atleast one second. The "Start delay" indicator will go out. Note: If the "Extra drying" option had beenselected, it must be selected again. ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button...

Dispensing system settings forDOS Module G 60 Semi(optional extras) It is not possible to change settingswhile a program is running. You willhave to cancel the program. The"Start/Stop" indicator must beflashing. To access the DOS programminglevel ^ Turn the dishwasher off with the"On/Off...

Special function 1Setting the rinse temperature If you alter the rinse temperature,make a note of the new temperaturein the appropriate column of the"Program Guide". The rinse temperature factory setting is listed in the "Program Guide".Use Special function 1 to change therinse tempe...

Setting the rinse temperature The first figure is the number of theSpecial function. The second figureshows which temperature is set. 10 Rinse temperature 65 °CThe "Mini" (G 8050) /the "Express" (PG 8050i)indicator flashes. 11 Rinse temperature 85 °CThe "Mini" (G 8050) /the &...

Setting the water level The first figure is the number of theSpecial function. The second figureshows whether or not the function isactivated. 20 Water level increased OFF.The "Midi" (G 8050) /the "Economy" (PG 8050i)indicator flashes. 21 Water level increased ON.The "Midi" (...

Special function 4Actual temperature display It is not possible to change settingswhile a program is running. You willhave to cancel the program. The"Start/Stop" indicator must beflashing. The actual temperature can bedisplayed constantly or only during theprogram blocks "Wash" and &...

Setting the temperature display The first figure is the number of theSpecial function. The second figureshows whether or not the function isactivated. 40 Actual temperature is displayedconstantly 41 Actual temperature is onlydisplayed during heating phases(during program sequenceswithout heating bar...

Check your dishwasher regularly(approx. every 4 - 6 months). Thisway faults and problems can beavoided. Cleaning the filters in the washcabinet The triple filter in the base of the washcabinet retains coarse soil from thewash water, preventing it fromaccessing the circulation system andre-entering t...

To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened. ^ Pull back the yellow clip. ^ Rinse all parts under running water,using a nylon brush if necessary. ^ Then close the flap so that the catchengages. ^ Replace the triple filter making sureit is correctly secured in position inthe base of the...

Cleaning the spray arms Sometimes particles get stuck in thespray arm jets.The spray arms should be inspectedand cleaned every 4 - 6 months . ^ Turn the dishwasher off. ^ Push the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet. Thenunscrew the spray arm. ^ Push the middle spray arms upwards a to ...

Cleaning the wash cabinet The wash cabinet is self-cleaning,provided that the correct amount ofdetergent is always used. If limescale or grease deposits show inthe cabinet, they can be removed witha dishwasher cleaner, available fromMiele. Cleaning the door and the doorseal ^ Clean the door seals re...

Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the screwconnection of the valve on the waterinlet hose. The filter must be cleanedwhen dirty, otherwise the water flowinginto the wash cabinet is insufficient. , The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electricalcomponent. ...

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call. Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person inaccordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairscould cause personal injury or machine damage. Technical faults I...

Issue Possible fault Solution Three horizontal barsshow in the display at theend of the program: - - - There may be atechnical fault. – Press the "Start/Stop" button for at least onesecond. – Turn the dishwasher off. After a few seconds: – Turn the dishwasher on. – Select the desired program...

Issue Possible fault Solution Dishes are not dry,glasses and cutlery arespotted The rinse aid setting maybe too low or the rinse aidreservoir is empty. Increase the dosage orrefill the reservoir, see"Rinse aid". Items were taken out of thedishwasher too soon. Leave them in longer,see "Us...

Other faults Issue Possible fault Solution Detergent residue is leftin the dispenser at theend of a program. The dispenser was stilldamp when detergentwas added. Make sure the dispenseris dry before addingdetergent. The detergent lid cannotbe closed properly. Clogged detergentresidue is blocking the...

In the event of any faults that youcannot fix yourself, please contact theMiele Service Department. See backcover for contact details. ^ When contacting your Dealer or theMiele Service Department, pleasequote the model type and number ofyour machine, both of which areshown on the data plate at the t...

Installation Instructions To prevent accidentsand machine damageread these instructions before installation or use. 63

Installation options – Free-standing – Undercounter The machine can be installed under acontinuous counter or sink drain. Therecess must be at least 60 cm wide,60 cm deep and 82 cm high. Installation , Furniture and fittings installed near the machine must be of acommercial standard (able towithstan...

Steam Deflector Depending on the requirements for anundercounter installation, a steamdeflector can be ordered from the MieleTechnical Service Department. The underside of the countertop isprotected from steam damage by thisstainless steel plate. Granite and marble countertops These countertops requ...

Electrical connection , All electrical work must be carried out by a suitably qualifiedperson in compliance with local andnational safety regulations. Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous. The manufacturercannot be held responsible forunauthorized work. , Ensu...

The G 8050 / PG 8050i comesequipped with a 14/3 AWG cord andplug for connection to a standard 120V, 60 Hz AC power outlet. If available, the dishwasher may beconnected to a 208/240V single phasepower supply. This will increase thepower to the heating elements andshorten the time of selected washcycl...

Water inlet , Water in the machine must not be used as drinking water. – The machine must be connected to the water supply in accordance withlocal and national regulations. – The water supply must meet or surpass all applicable tap watercodes.High iron content can lead to rustformation in the applia...

Drainage – The drain hose is equipped with a non-return valve which preventswaste water from flowing back intothe machine. – The machine should preferably be connected to a separate drainage system onsite.If separate drainage is not availablecontact your Miele applicationspecialist for advice.The on...

Height: 85 (82) cm Width: 60 cm Depth: 60 cm Voltage: see data plate Connected load: see data plate Fuse rating: see data plate Mains connection cable: approx. 1.8 m Water pressure(flow rate): 7.25 - 145 psi (50 - 1000 kPa) Cold or hot waterconnection: up to max. 60 °C Delivery head: min. 0.3 m, max...

Disposal of the packingmaterial The protective packing materials areenvironmentally safe and can berecycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags, etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of children.Danger of suffocation! Disposal of the appliance Appliances contain materials which ca...