Miele G 6980 - Frequently Asked Questions; Cleaning the Drain Pump and Non-Return Valve

Frequently asked questions
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Cleaning the drain pump and
non
-return valve
If the water has not been pumped away
at the end of a p
rogram, the drain pump
or the non-return valve might be
blocked. They are, however, easy to
clean.
 T
urn off the dishwasher and pull the
plug.
 T
ake the filter system out of the wash
cabinet (see "Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the filters").
 Scoo
p the water out of the cabinet
using a suitable container or utensil.
 P
ress the catch for the non-return
valve inwards .
 Lift the no
n-return valve up and out
 and rinse well under running water.
 Remo
ve all foreign objects from the
non-return valve.
The drain pump is beneath the non-re‐
turn valve (see arr
ow).
 Remo
ve all foreign objects from the
drain pump (glass or bone splinters).
Before returning the non-return
valve, check that the drain pump is
not blocked. Spin the propeller sever‐
al times in both directions to check
for obstructions.
 C
arefully reinsert the non-return valve
and secure it with the locking clamp.
 Mak
e sure the locking clamp
clicks into place!
 Be car
eful not to damage any
delicate components when cleaning
the drain pump and the non-return
valve.