Miele G 886 Smearing appears on, Glasses and cutlery, There is a bluish sheen, Be wiped off, Ored

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Problem solving guide

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
Smearing appears on	The rinse aid dosage is	Reduce the dosage, see
glasses and cutlery,	set too high.	“Before using for the first
there is a bluish sheen		time”.
there is a bluish sheen
on the surface of glass-
ware; film can be wiped
off

Glassware is dull and	The water hardness se-	Set it to the correct set-
discolored; film can not	lector in the wash cabinet	ting, see “Before using for
be wiped off	is not set correctly.	the first time”.
		There is no remedy for al-
		ready damaged glass-
		ware.

	Glassware is not dish-	There is no remedy.
	washer safe. The sur-	Purchase dishwasher
	faces are damaged.	safe glassware.

Plastic items are discol-	Natural dyes e. g. from	Use detergent containing
ored	carrots, tomatoes or	chlorine. Use more deter-
	ketchup may be the	gent, see “Operating the
	cause. The amount of de-	dishwasher”.
	tergent used or its	Discoloration is perma-
	bleaching effect was not	nent.
	strong enough to deal
	with natural dyes.

There are rust stains on	The salt reservoir cap has	Screw the cap on firmly.
cutlery	not been screwed on
	properly.
	The affected items are not	There is no remedy.
	corrosion resistant.	Purchase dishwasher
		safe cutlery.

Detergent residue is left	The dispenser was still	Make sure the dispenser
in the dispenser at the	damp when detergent	is dry before adding de-
end of a program.	was added.	tergent.

The detergent dispenser	Clogged detergent resi-	Remove the residue.
lid does not close prop-	due is blocking the catch.
erly

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Contents Operating instructions For G 886 dishwasher Contents Problem solving guide Guide to the appliance View of the dishwasherControl panel fascia Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Avertissement Conserver CES Instructions Disposal of an old machine Caring for the environmentDisposal of the packing material Energy saving washingBefore using for the first time To open the door To close the doorSettings Water softenerProgramming and setting the water hardness level Programming and changing the water hardness levelSetting the water hardness selector in the wash cabinet ExampleFilling the salt reservoir Salt indicator Bypassing the Salt indicatorRinse aid Adding rinse aidRinse aid indicator Setting the dosage Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Using Top SoloLoading examples Adjustable cup racks Adjusting the upper basket Slide the upper basket outLower basket Height limit Glassware insert Bottle holder Cutlery Miele recommends Items not suitable for dish- washersPlease note Operating the dishwasher Adding detergentProgram selection Energy Saver ProgramTurning on the dishwasher Starting a programLight ring Program sequence indicator lightsTime display At the end of a program Turning off the dishwasherInterrupting a program Changing a programAdditional features Top SoloOperating the dishwasher Delay start How the delay start time is shown in the time display Starting a program before the delay start period has elapsedUnloading the dishwasher Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet Cleaning and careFilter indicator light Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms Remove the lower basketCleaning the control panel Cleaning the wash cabinetCleaning the door and the door seal Cleaning the door panelProblem solving guide Problem Possible cause RemedyIng shortly after Indicator lightIntake/Drain is flash Program has startedKnocking noise Ing and the programDoes not continue Rattling noiseGram Whistling noise isHeard during the pro Water pipesNot dry or are flecked Dishes are not cleanDishes and glasses are Pletely removed Tea or lipstick stainsHave not been com White residue is visibleThere is a bluish sheen Smearing appears onGlasses and cutlery Discolored film can notA program Water remainsWash cabinet at the end Cleaning the filter Solving problemsCleaning the water intake filter Installing an in-line water filterCleaning the drain pump and non-return valve Solving problems After sales service Program update function PCIf you would like Then you need Special accessoriesTo make the most of your dishwasher Transport Program chart Program When to use DetergentProgramcycle Usage Duration Technical data Series designation HG01Page Page