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Frequently Asked Questions

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Water drainage fault

Problem

Possible cause and solution

The in-operation
indicator light is
flashing quickly.
The alarm tone is
sounding.
The following message
appears on the display:

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Water was not pumped

away, see Operating
Instructions

Before remedying the fault:

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Switch the dishwasher off.

Water drainage fault.
There might be water in the wash cabinet.

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Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning the
filters” under “Cleaning and care”).

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Clean the drain pump (see “Cleaning the drain
pump” under “Cleaning and care”).

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Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose.

Summary of Contents for G 7966

Page 1: ...ishwasher Always read the operating instructions and the installation sheet before setting up installing and commissioning the appliance This prevents both personal injury and damage to the machine en CA M Nr 11 859 220 HG07 W ...

Page 2: ...g the time 26 Setting the water hardness 26 Activating AutoDos 27 Reactivation salt 28 Filling the salt reservoir 29 Refilling the salt 30 Rinse aid 31 Adding rinse aid 32 Filling the rinse aid reservoir 32 Settings 33 Opening the Settings menu 33 Changing settings 33 Closing the Settings menu 33 Language 34 Time 34 Water hardness 34 AutoDos automatic dispensing 35 Rinse aid 36 Miele home 36 Remot...

Page 3: ...mation 49 Loading examples 51 Upper basket 53 Adjusting the upper basket 55 Lower basket 56 Filters 59 Cutlery tray 60 Loading the 3D MultiFlex Tray 60 Detergent 61 Active ingredients 61 Detergent dispensing 62 Automatic dispensing AutoDos 63 Activating AutoDos 63 Inserting a PowerDisk 64 Manual detergent dispensing 66 Detergent dispensing 66 Adding detergent 66 Operation 68 Switching on the dishw...

Page 4: ...86 Cleaning the AutoDos 87 Cleaning the spray arms 89 Checking the filters in the wash cabinet 92 Cleaning the filters 92 Cleaning the drain pump 94 Frequently Asked Questions 96 Technical problems 96 Fault messages 97 Door release 98 Water intake fault 99 Water drainage fault 100 Fault in the AutoDos automatic dispensing 101 Spray arm fault 103 General dishwasher problems 104 Noises 106 Poor clea...

Page 5: ...Contents 5 Electrical connection 118 Sound emission testing 120 ...

Page 6: ...tant information on the installation safety use and maintenance of the machine This prevents both personal injury and damage to the dishwasher In accordance with standard IEC 60335 1 Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the section on installing the dishwasher as well as the safety instructions and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for injury or dama...

Page 7: ... domestic dishware and cutlery All other types of use are not permitted This dishwasher is not intended for use by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision and instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety They may only use the dishwasher without supervision if they have been sh...

Page 8: ...which the dishwasher door opens There is a danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the opening mechanism Danger of suffocation While playing children may become entangled in packaging material such as plastic wrapping or pull it over their head presenting the risk of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children Keep children away from detergents Detergents cause severe ski...

Page 9: ...stem e g electric shock Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assured if it has been connected to the domestic electricity supply If the dishwasher is plugged into the domestic electricity supply using a 3 pin plug with a grounding contact it must not be hard wired the electrical socket must be easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected ...

Page 10: ... mechanism is working correctly The door springs must be evenly adjusted on both sides They are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open approx 45 opening angle It is also important that the door cannot fall open The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens at the end of the drying phase Multi socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee th...

Page 11: ... If the power cable is damaged it must only be replaced with a specific cable of the same type available from Miele Service For safety reasons this must only be done by Miele Service or a service technician authorized by Miele Do not sit the dishwasher on the hose The hose needs to be free of kinks and able to move freely after installation Do not place the hose or power cord next to a heat source...

Page 12: ...tional safety precautions are taken In order to safely install the appliance in a tall unit please use the tall unit installation kit and observe the installation sheet provided Otherwise there is the danger of the unit tipping over The door springs must be evenly adjusted on both sides They are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open approx 45 opening angle It is a...

Page 13: ... handle before unloading them Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers Do not use liquid dish soap Do not use any commercial or industrial detergents These may cause material damage and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical reaction such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent This will cause ...

Page 14: ...h first if necessary The detergent will clump together if the detergent compartment is not dry and this may mean that it is not fully rinsed out Accessories and spare parts Only use original Miele accessories If other parts are used warranty performance and if applicable product liability claims will be invalidated Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a minimum of 10 years and...

Page 15: ...Warnings and safety instructions 15 Disposal of your old dishwasher Remove the door of the dishwasher so that children cannot become trapped inside ...

Page 16: ...epending on model e Middle spray arm f Aeration valve g Lower spray arm h Filter combination i Salt reservoir j Data plate k Rinse aid reservoir l Detergent compartment m AutoDos detergent outlet n AutoDos automatic dispensing o Door locking pins p Top spray arm q 3D MultiFlex Cutlery Tray depending on model r Upper basket depending on model ...

Page 17: ...ppliance 17 s Middle spray arm t Aeration valve u Lower spray arm v Filter combination w Salt reservoir x Data plate y Rinse aid reservoir z Detergent compartment AutoDos detergent outlet AutoDos automatic dispensing ...

Page 18: ...y to several different dishwasher models of different heights The different dishwasher models will be named as follows normal dishwasher measuring 80 5 cm high built in appliance or 84 5 cm high freestanding appliance XXL dishwasher measuring 84 5 cm high built in appliance ...

Page 19: ...buttons on the control panel and in the display react to fingertip contact The touch display can be scratched by pointed or sharp objects e g pens Only touch the display with your fingers Touch the required menu option to select it The currently selected setting is marked in orange and can be changed The OK sensor button in the display is used to confirm a message or setting and to move to another...

Page 20: ...tes that further options are available You can change the order of programs listed in the Programs menu by pressing and holding a program name and dragging it to the place you want Normal Estimate Extra Clean Extra Dry After selecting a program the Extra options menu is displayed This is where you can select any options you want activate the timer and view the energy and water consumption with the...

Page 21: ...omponents which were essential for the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment These could be hazardous to your health and to the environment if disposed of with general waste or if handled incorrectly Therefore please do not dispose of your old appliance with general waste Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic applian...

Page 22: ...cession on the top third of the door front The door will open a little Hold the door at the top edge and pull the door out of the lock The door locking pins will retract To prevent a technical fault do not hold the door locking pins firmly when they are retracting If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically interrupted You can deactivate this function see Settings Knock2...

Page 23: ...ront and the neighbouring unit door about 5 7 8 15 cm below the countertop Turn the door opening aid clockwise until it engages behind the dishwasher front Then use it to pull the door open Closing the door Push the baskets in Push the door until it clicks shut The door will then close automatically Risk of crushing due to the door closing When closing the door you are at risk of shutting your fin...

Page 24: ...ork will increase energy consumption even when the dishwasher is turned off Make sure that your WiFi network signal strength is strong enough at the installation site of your dishwasher Availability of the WiFi connection The WiFi connection shares a frequency range with other appliances including microwave ovens and remote control toys This may result in sporadic or even complete connection failu...

Page 25: ...ge Select the language you want as well as the country if applicable For further information on setting the language see Language under Settings The set language is marked orange Setting up Miele home The message Activate Miele home will appear on the display If you want to set up Miele home now select the Yes option Useful tip To postpone setup until later select the No option There are 2 ways of...

Page 26: ...am the dishwasher to the correct water hardness for your area Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area Where the water hardness fluctuates e g between 10 16 gr gal 10 15 dH always program the dishwasher to the higher value 16 gr gal 15 dH in this example It is useful to know your water hardness so that you can provide the service technician wit...

Page 27: ...al detergent dispensing under Detergent Select the setting you want and confirm with OK This setting applies to all programs and you can change it in a program s Extra options menu Finally prompts will appear in the display After confirming these prompts with OK the messages Refill salt and start the QuickIntenseWash program with the Express option without a load and Refill rinse aid may appear Ad...

Page 28: ...ery soft and constantly lower than 5 gr gal 5 dH you do not need to add reactivation salt The salt refill indicator will automatically turn off after the water hardness has been set accordingly see Water hardness under Settings Damage to the water softener from detergent Dishwasher detergent will damage the water softener Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent Damage caused...

Page 29: ...and to the wash items The cap should therefore only be removed in order to refill the salt reservoir Fill the salt reservoir with approx 2 l of water first use only Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir and carefully fill with reactivation salt until the reservoir is full The salt reservoir holds up to 2 kg of salt depending on the type of salt used Clean off salt residues from around ...

Page 30: ... wash items Each time you remove the salt reservoir cap you must run the 65 C QuickIntenseWash program with the Express program option selected without wash items in the dishwasher This will dissolve and remove any traces of salt from the wash cabinet After the salt reservoir has been filled the refill indicator may still appear in the display if the salt concentration has not yet reached the corr...

Page 31: ...ot however be as good as when rinse aid is used Risk of acid damage The dishwasher can be damaged by high concentrations of acid Under no circumstances should you use citric acid with a higher acid content If you only ever wish to use combination detergent products in your dishwasher you do not need to add rinse aid However for optimum rinsing and drying results use dishwasher detergent and add re...

Page 32: ...rmly until you hear it click into place Otherwise water can enter the rinse aid reservoir during a program Wipe up any spilled rinse aid This prevents over foaming occurring during the next program You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best wash results see Rinse aid under Settings Filling the rinse aid reservoir When Refill rinse aid appears in the display the reservoir contains sufficient rins...

Page 33: ...functions under Guide to the appliance Switch to the main menu using the sensor button Touch the Settings sensor button The display will change to the Settings menu Changing settings Select the setting you want to change The selected setting is marked in orange Change the value displayed and confirm with OK or Touch an option to select it To exit a sub menu again use the Back sensor button The dis...

Page 34: ...rmat Setting the time You can set the current time of day Set the hours and the minutes and confirm by pressing OK The time of day has now been saved Water hardness Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener You should program the dishwasher to the correct water hardness for your area Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area Where the wate...

Page 35: ... OK AutoDos automatic dispensing Automatic dispensing automatically adjusts the amount of detergent to the selected program In the Auto 45 65 C program the quantity is adjusted depending on the degree of soiling of the dishware If you want to extend the service life of the PowerDisk you can reduce the dispensing quantity The program s cleaning performance may decrease as a result If you want to im...

Page 36: ...ng or smearing appears on dishware Decrease the rinse aid dosage Miele home Your dishwasher is equipped with an integrated WiFi module You can connect your dishwasher to your WiFi network This will increase the energy consumption even when the dishwasher is turned off The Settings and Miele home settings menus will be added as additional menu options Make sure that your WiFi network signal strengt...

Page 37: ... Call up information on the program sequence of your dishwasher Set up a Miele home network with other WiFi enabled Miele appliances WPS As an alternative to networking via the Miele app you can connect your dishwasher to your WiFi network using WPS Wireless Protected Setup Your WiFi router must support WPS Confirm the message Press the WPS button on your router with OK Activate the WPS function o...

Page 38: ...splayed instead of Activate Displaying the Connection status You can call up the current connection status of your dishwasher Select the Connection status menu option and confirm with OK Use the sensor buttons to consecutively call up the WiFi signal strength the name of your router and the associated IP address Select OK to confirm the messages Set up again This menu option only appears if you ha...

Page 39: ...owner will no longer be able to access the dishwasher Select the Reset network configuration menu option Select the Yes option and confirm with OK Remote control This menu option will only be displayed if you have connected your dishwasher to your WiFi network see Miele home under Settings If you wish to permanently turn off the Remote control option you can do this under this menu option The sens...

Page 40: ... initiate installation manually Deactivate RemoteUpdate if you do not want any updates to be downloaded automatically Running RemoteUpdate Information about the content and scope of a RemoteUpdate will be provided in the Miele app A message will appear in your dishwasher display if a software update is available You can install the update immediately or postpone this until later When the appliance...

Page 41: ...ically EcoStart In order to run your dishwasher in the most economical way you can use the EcoStart option to take advantage of your electricity supplier s cheaper electricity rates see Timer under Options With this option selected your dishwasher will start automatically at your electricity supplier s cheapest rate times To use this option you must first set up to 3 electricity rate time zones in...

Page 42: ...e hour and minutes for the finish time and confirm both with OK The electricity rate time will be saved You can now select the priority of the saved electricity rate time Select the priority you want The selected settings are displayed The electricity rate time will be activated Changing the electricity rate times You can change the start finish or priority of an electricity rate time Select an el...

Page 43: ...te Select Delete Confirm the query with Yes The settings for the electricity rate time selected will be reset Confirm the message with OK The electricity rate time has now been deleted Temperature You can set whether the temperature should be displayed in C Celsius or F Fahrenheit The factory default setting is C Celsius Display brightness You can set the display brightness to one of 7 different l...

Page 44: ...the touch display is pressed The volume for the keypad tone can be set to one of 7 different settings If no volume is selected the keypad tone is turned off except the On Off sensor button Welcome melody If you turn the dishwasher on or off a brief melody will sound You can turn the melody off Memory When the Memory function is switched on the most recently started program is saved When you switch...

Page 45: ... but would still like to open the door at the end of the program then make sure that you open the door fully 2nd interim rinse You can choose this function to increase the cleaning performance of the programs with a second interim rinse When this function is activated water consumption may increase If this function is switched on it will be applied to all programs until it is switched off again Kn...

Page 46: ...operator and control software For the purpose of operating and controlling the appliance Miele uses proprietary or third party software that is not covered by open source licensing terms These items of software software components are protected by copyright The copyright powers of Miele and third parties must be respected In addition the appliance contains software components which are distributed...

Page 47: ...tained in the appliance along with the corresponding copyright notices copies of the licensing terms valid at the time and any further information can be accessed locally via IP using a web browser http IP address Licenses The liability and warranty arrangements for the open source licences displayed in this location only apply in relation to the respective rights holders Showroom For demonstratio...

Page 48: ...ter consumption Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishware being washed see Program overview Select the Normal program for energy saving dishwashing This program is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water consumption for cleaning dishware with a normal level of soiling If you have a hot water connection choose the Energy Saver program see W...

Page 49: ...ts Tall narrow hollow items such as champagne glasses should be placed in the centre of the basket rather than in the corners This ensures the hollow items are more easily accessed by the water jets Wide based items should be placed at an angle so that water can run off them freely The spray arms must not be blocked by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets Test for free movement by ...

Page 50: ...marinades Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may still be damp or spotted at the end of a program where water has not run off smoothly Useful tip Rub the silverware dry with a cloth Damage due to caustic alkaline detergents Aluminum parts e g the grease filters of ventilation hoods can be damaged by caustic alkaline detergents In extreme cases there is a risk of an explosive chemic...

Page 51: ...Loading the dishwasher 51 Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray ...

Page 52: ...Loading the dishwasher 52 Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray ...

Page 53: ...htweight and delicate items such as cups saucers glasses dessert bowls etc Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket Long items such as soup ladles and mixing spoons should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket Loading the FlexCare cup rack You can put cups small bowls and flat dishware on the FlexCare cup rack Glasses can be arranged along the cup...

Page 54: ...he cup rack upwards and click it into the desired position see arrow Loading the silicone elements of the FlexCare cup rack The silicone elements in the cup rack are specially designed to hold tall glasses with long stems securely Lower the cup rack and lean the glasses against the openings If you wish you can adjust the left insert of the 3D MultiFlex Tray to make space for taller glasses see 3D ...

Page 55: ...rom recesses Make sure however that the basket can slide smoothly in and out of the wash cabinet Pull out the upper basket To raise the upper basket Lift the basket up until it clicks into place To lower the upper basket Pull upwards on the levers at either side of the upper basket Adjust the basket to the desired height and then push the levers securely back down into position When adjusting the ...

Page 56: ...r section of the lower basket is used for washing cups glasses plates and pots Place very large plates in the center of the lower basket Useful tip When tilted plates up to 13 3 4 35 cm in diameter can be accommodated Lowering the spikes The rows of spikes at the front are used for loading plates soup bowls platters dessert bowls and saucers The spikes can be lowered to make more room for large it...

Page 57: ...be leaned against the glass holder or suspended from it The glass holder can be raised to make more room for tall items You can set the glass holder at 2 different heights Slide the glass holder to the desired height until the catches click into place at the top or the bottom The MultiClips enable you to fasten wash light items such as those made from plastic onto the glass holder Fold up the Mult...

Page 58: ... rail and lean tall glasses against it Lowering the bottle holder The bottle holder can be used to keep narrow items such as milk and baby bottles secure during a program Raise the bottle holder upwards and push it down until it clicks into place If the bottle holder is not needed lift it up using the yellow lever and fold it to the side ...

Page 59: ...dges Heavy and sharp wash items can damage the coating of the basket struts Load the filters carefully Risk of scalding due to hot water At the end of the program the filters may still contain hot water Be careful when unloading the filters Loading the filters You can wash 2 ventilation hood filters in the upper basket and 2 filters in the lower basket at once If you only want to wash 2 filters pu...

Page 60: ...y them the other way round You can push the left insert to the middle in order to accommodate tall items and long stemmed glasses in the upper basket see Loading the silicone elements of the FlexCare cup rack under Upper basket You can put large and long utensils in the recessed middle part of the tray Arrange tall items such as cake server so that they do not block the upper spray arm You can adj...

Page 61: ...her detergents are mildly alkaline and contain enzymes and oxygen based bleaching agents There are different types of detergent Powder and liquid gel detergents These detergents allow you to adjust the amount dispensed according to the amount of wash items and the level of soiling Tab detergents These are suitable for most levels of soiling As well as the usual detergents combination products are ...

Page 62: ...Do not fill the detergent dispenser until just before starting the program and activate the door child lock depending on model Detergent dispensing There are 2 ways of dispensing the detergent During automatic dispensing the AutoDos function will automatically dispense the required amount of detergent for each program sequence once a PowerDisk has been inserted see Automatic dispensing AutoDos und...

Page 63: ... in front of the dishwasher Always remove residual detergent from in front of the dishwasher immediately Activating AutoDos Turn the dishwasher on using the sensor button Before you first use AutoDos remove the transport lock from the PowerDisk compartment and dispose of it appropriately Insert a PowerDisk see Inserting a PowerDisk under Automatic dispensing AutoDos The AutoDos function will be ac...

Page 64: ...ar on the display Remove the empty PowerDisk If the arrows in the PowerDisk holder and in the viewing window are not pointing toward each other remove the PowerDisk holder see Cleaning the AutoDos under Cleaning and care Put the holder back into place so that the arrows point toward each other and the holder lies flat When doing this only touch the PowerDisk holder by the yellow tab in the middle ...

Page 65: ...os lid must be closed to prevent damage to the AutoDos Always close the AutoDos lid before you close the dishwasher door Otherwise the AutoDos may become damaged Programs cannot start when the AutoDos lid is open The detergent powder must be dry so that it does not clump together Do not fill the AutoDos with any type of fluid In order to ensure that the AutoDos works at its best check it each time...

Page 66: ...ge recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Unless directed otherwise use one detergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml of detergent to the detergent compartment depending on the level of soiling of the dishware If you use less than the recommended amount of detergent the dishware may not get properly clean Some tabs may not dissolve completely when the program QuickIntenseWash is used Adding deter...

Page 67: ...fill the detergent compartment If you wish deactivate automatic dispensing AutoDos Ensure that the detergent packaging is properly closed after use This prevents the detergent from getting damp and clumping together You can also apply a small amount of detergent to the inner panel of the door in programs that have a pre rinse stage see Program overview ...

Page 68: ...r program according to the type of load and the degree of soiling The different programs and their uses are described under Program overview Select the program you want in the display The display will change to the Extra options menu You can now select the extra options see Extra options To select a different program touch the Back sensor button to return to the Programs menu If you want to contro...

Page 69: ... module calculates the program cycle time required depending on the temperature of the water taken into the dishwasher and the amount of dishware Starting a program Start the program by closing the door within 4 seconds of the last press of a button If necessary confirm the previously displayed message with OK The in operation indicator light comes on to show that a program has been started If you...

Page 70: ...am from the dishwasher could damage the edges of delicate countertops when you open the door at the end of the program and the blower is no longer running If you have deactivated the automatic door opening function see AutoOpen under Settings but would still like to open the door at the end of the program then make sure that you open the door fully Energy management To save energy the dishwasher w...

Page 71: ...ng to be used for a longer period of time e g during vacations the water supply should be turned off Unloading the dishwasher Dishware tends to break and chip more easily when it is hot Allow dishware to cool until it is comfortable enough to handle before unloading them The dishware will cool much faster if you open the door when the program has ended First unload the lower basket then the upper ...

Page 72: ... stages may be missed A program should only be cancelled in the first few minutes If a program has already started and you wish to cancel it proceed as follows Open the door Touch the Back sensor button Confirm the query with Yes The program will be cancelled If you would like to select another program Touch the Back sensor button The display will change back to the Programs menu If you have dispe...

Page 73: ...ill the detergent dispenser until just before starting the program i e before you activate the timer Activating the timer Open the door Turn the dishwasher on using the sensor button Select the desired program Touch the Timer sensor button The Timer sensor button lights up You can choose between the Start at Finish at or EcoStart functions or SmartStart if applicable Select the function you want T...

Page 74: ...omatically Setting Finish at Use the Finish at function to set the latest time by which the program selected has to be finished Set the hours with the sensor buttons Touch the minute number block Use the sensor buttons to enter the minutes and confirm your entry with OK The estimated start time for the selected program will appear in the display for several minutes A message will appear in the dis...

Page 75: ...play The program will start automatically when the estimated start time is reached Setting SmartStart The SmartStart function is used for starting your dishwasher automatically at a time when your energy costs are most economical To use this function you may need further technical accessories If you have activated the SmartStart function in the Settings menu the Timer menu will no longer show the ...

Page 76: ... time set for the timer or delete it in order to start the selected program immediately Changing the timer Open the door Touch the Timer option in the display You can use the sensor buttons to change the time for the timer Deleting the timer Select the option and confirm with OK The time for the timer is reset to the current time of day The display switches back to the Extra options menu for the s...

Page 77: ... display and the Remote start option will be automatically deactivated The Remote start option cannot be reactivated until you confirm the message by pressing the OK button The remote control function for the dishwasher using the Miele mobile app must be reactivated each time the door is opened before a program is started if you do not close the door within 4 seconds The dishwasher can now be oper...

Page 78: ... 55 70 China Crystal For temperature sensitive glassware and lightly soiled dishes use 50 detergent recommended GlassCare program for temperature sensitive glasses and dishes with light soiling 113 45 131 158 55 70 Quick IntenseWas h Quick program for standard dishes soiling that has not dried on 149 65 140 60 SaniWash To sanitize dishware e g baby bottles cutting boards and preparation dishes 167...

Page 79: ... 0 01 0 15 1 1 4 0 00 21 00 21 1 00 1 15 2 5 9 5 4 10 3 56 2 Values were calculated under standardized testing conditions In practice there may be variations to these figures due to variable conditions and data recorded by the sensors Durations shown will reflect your household conditions Selecting program options will also affect consumption levels and program durations see program options The en...

Page 80: ...iele ventilation hood filters 167 75 131 158 55 70 Clean Machine Special cleaning program to remove grease deposits from the dishwasher 167 75 158 70 Sensor Wash Program for dried on remains and non sensitive loads Temperature waterintake program duration and electricity consumption are automatically adjusted to suit the level of soiling of the dishes As needed 118 149 48 65 As needed 131 158 55 7...

Page 81: ... 13 0 2 33 2 14 0 80 0 45 9 5 1 29 1 14 2 Values were calculated under standardized testing conditions In practice there may be variations to these figures due to variable conditions and data recorded by the sensors Durations shown will reflect your household conditions Selecting program options will also affect consumption levels and program durations see program options The energy consumption wi...

Page 82: ...l be shown in the display Not all extra options can be selected in every program or used in combination Extra options that are not available are greyed out and cannot be selected Select the extra options you want The selected extra options are marked in orange If you want to cancel the selection of an extra option touch the sensor button for the option again When you have made all the settings you...

Page 83: ...e precedence over other selected options When used in combination with the QuickIntenseWash program the Express extra option results in a rinse designed solely for the purpose of flushing out the wash cabinet to remove salt solution that leaked out after refilling the salt reservoir Extra clean You can select this extra option to increase the cleaning performance of the programs If you activate th...

Page 84: ...t is always used The frequent use of low temperature wash programs 50 C increases the risk of contamination and odours inside the wash cabinet Run the Pots Pans program once per month to clean the wash cabinet and prevent odours from developing However if residues such as limescale or grease have been deposited use the Clean Machine program to clean the dishwasher see Additional programs under Pro...

Page 85: ...a Hygiene info message see Settings Hygiene cycle If you deactivate this message run the Intensive 75 C program once per month to clean the wash cabinet and prevent odours from developing Cleaning the door and the door seal The door seal and the sides of the dishwasher door are not accessed and cleaned by the spray arm jets As a result mould can develop here Wipe the door seals regularly with a da...

Page 86: ...ont with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and dish soap After cleaning wipe the front dry using a soft cloth A clean damp microfibre cloth without cleaning agent can also be used for cleaning To avoid damage to the outer surface do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acid or chloride cleaning agents containing lime scale remover abrasive cleaning agents such as scouring powde...

Page 87: ...utoDos works at its best check it each time you replace the PowerDisk and clean it if needed 1 PowerDisk holder 2 Fill channel for dispensing the detergent from the PowerDisk into the wash cabinet Turn the AutoDos lid to and open it Remove the PowerDisk if appropriate Pull the PowerDisk holder upwards by the yellow tabs and remove it When doing so do not pull on the side tab Use the tab see arrow ...

Page 88: ... in the PowerDisk holder and in the viewing window point towards each other The holder must lie flat The AutoDos lid must close tightly so that the detergent powder does not get wet and clump together Make sure that all seals are clean Insert a PowerDisk Close the AutoDos lid and turn it until the lid handle is directly below the symbol see Inserting a PowerDisk under Detergent Regularly check the...

Page 89: ...tion system and cause a blockage Do not run a wash program without the lower spray arm or without the filters When cleaning the filters and spray arms make sure that coarse soiling cannot get into the circulation system Turn the dishwasher off Removing the cutlery tray if present In order to be able to remove the upper spray arm you first have to remove the cutlery tray if present Pull out the cut...

Page 90: ...Rotate the screw thread of the middle spray arm clockwise and remove the spray arm Removing the lower spray arm Remove the lower basket Rotate the screw thread of the lower spray arm anti clockwise and pull the spray arm upwards to remove Cleaning the spray arms Use a pointed object to push food particles that are stuck in the spray arm jets into the spray arm Rinse the spray arm thoroughly under ...

Page 91: ...indow points to the lock symbol Make sure the spray arms can rotate freely Damage due to soiling entering the circulation system The lower spray arm is used to secure the filter combination Without filters coarse soiling can enter the circulation system and cause a blockage Do not run a wash program without the lower spray arm or without the filters Inserting the cutlery tray if present Slide the ...

Page 92: ... spray arms make sure that coarse soiling cannot get into the circulation system Filters can become blocked by soiling which collects over time The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on use The message Remove filters and clean them if necessary will appear in the display after every 50 program sequences Check the filter combination Clean it if n...

Page 93: ...filter combination so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Refit the lower spray arm to the filter combination using the screw thread Rotate the screw thread clockwise until the arrow in the viewing window points to the lock symbol Damage due to soiling entering the circulation system The lower spray arm is used to secure the filter combination Without filters coarse soiling can enter...

Page 94: ...isconnect the dishwasher from the power supply To do this turn off the dishwasher and withdraw the plug Take the filter combination out of the wash cabinet see Cleaning the filters under Cleaning and care Scoop the water out of the wash cabinet using a small container Press the catch of the drain pump cover inwards Tip the cover inwards until it is released Rinse the cover thoroughly under running...

Page 95: ...remove all foreign objects from the drain pump Turn the drain pump impeller by hand to check that there are no more obstructions You will feel a little resistance when you turn the impeller Refit the cover by placing it down vertically from above Ensure that the catch engages correctly Damage caused by incorrect cleaning The components are delicate and can be damaged during cleaning Take care when...

Page 96: ...door is not closed properly Raise the door upward until the catch engages The dishwasher is not plugged in Insert the plug The circuit breaker has tripped Reset the circuit breaker see data plate for the minimum fuse rating If the circuit breaker trips again contact Miele Service The dishwasher is not switched on Turn the dishwasher on using the sensor button The dishwasher stops during a program ...

Page 97: ...e the door If the fault message appears again there is a technical fault Turn the dishwasher off Close the faucet Contact Miele Service Waterproof fault Turn the appliance off close the water supply and contact Miele Service The Waterproof system has reacted Switch the dishwasher off Turn off the water supply Contact Miele Service Fault F 78 A technical fault has occcurred Turn off the appliance c...

Page 98: ...ng Instructions for additional details The door does not open automatically There may be a technical fault Open the door manually see Opening the door under Before using for the first time and turn the dishwasher back on again If the same fault message appears again contact Miele Service The door does not close automatically The door might be obstructed by an item inside the appliance If this is t...

Page 99: ... see Cleaning the filter in the water intake under Cleaning and care The water connection pressure is lower than 50 kPa Seek professional advice The on site connection for the water drainage may be too low and you will need to vent the water drainage see Water drainage under Installation Fault F 18 A technical fault has occcurred Turn off the appliance close the water supply and contact Miele Serv...

Page 100: ...age appears on the display Water was not pumped away see Operating Instructions Before remedying the fault Switch the dishwasher off Water drainage fault There might be water in the wash cabinet Clean the filter combination see Cleaning the filters under Cleaning and care Clean the drain pump see Cleaning the drain pump under Cleaning and care Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose ...

Page 101: ... fully see Automatic dispensing AutoDos under Detergent If the lid cannot be fully closed check whether the PowerDisk holder is lying flat see Inserting a PowerDisk under Detergent If the same fault message appears again contact Miele Service The following message appears on the display PowerDisk empty Deactivate AutoDos with OK The AutoDos function is active and the PowerDisk is empty Replace the...

Page 102: ... Miele Service The in operation indicator light is flashing quickly At the end of the program the alarm tone sounds and the display shows the following message AutoDos maintenance required Please check AutoDos system The dishwasher does not turn off at the end of the program The dishware may not be clean because an insufficient amount of detergent was dispensed The AutoDos function is automaticall...

Page 103: ...ring the program sequence The lower spray arm is blocked or the nozzles of the lower spray arm are clogged The AutoDos function is automatically deactivated during the program because the AutoDos detergent outlet cannot be completely flushed out Turn the dishwasher off and back on again Messages appear in the display Perform a rotation check of the lower spray arm and rearrange the wash items if t...

Page 104: ...lose the door within 4 seconds of the last press of a sensor button at program start If the door is open for longer than 4 seconds during a program or before the FlexiTimer start time is reached Confirm with OK and close the door within 4 seconds The indicator lights and display are dark The dishwasher has switched off automatically to save energy Turn the dishwasher back on using the sensor butto...

Page 105: ...medying the fault Switch the dishwasher off The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged Clean the filter combination see Cleaning the filters under Cleaning and care The drain pump is blocked Clean the drain pump see Cleaning the drain pump under Cleaning and care The drain hose is kinked Remove any kinks from the drain hose ...

Page 106: ...are is moving around in the wash cabinet Carefully open the door and rearrange the dishware so that it sits securely There is a foreign object e g glass shard in the drain pump Remove the foreign object from the drain pump see Cleaning the drain pump under Cleaning and care Knocking noise in the water pipes This may be caused by the on site installation or the cross section of the piping However t...

Page 107: ...ng Increase the dispensing quantity during automatic dispensing if available see Settings AutoDos Items are blocking the path of the spray arms Carry out a rotation check and if needed rearrange the items so that the spray arms can rotate freely The filter combination in the wash cabinet is not clean or was incorrectly fitted This may have caused the spray arm jets to become blocked Clean and or f...

Page 108: ...Dry function see Extra Dry under Extra options You have used combination products that have insufficient drying performance Switch to another detergent or replenish the rinse aid see Rinse aid under Before using for the first time Glassware has a brown or blue tinge The film cannot be wiped off Ingredients from the detergent have formed a deposit Switch to another detergent straight away Glassware...

Page 109: ...eservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly Replace it making sure that it screws back on correctly Unsuitable combination detergents were used Switch to another detergent If using detergent tabs or powder detergent do not choose combination products and ensure you refill the reactivation salt and rinse aid The water softener is programmed to too low a water hardness level Program the water sof...

Page 110: ...s dishwasher proof A program was not run after reactivation salt was added Traces of salt have got into the normal wash cycle Always run the QuickIntenseWash 65 C program with the Express program option selected and without any wash items after adding reactivation salt The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly Replace it making sure that it screws back on correctly ...

Page 111: ...ce Contact information for Miele Service can be found at the end of this document Please quote the model identifier and serial number of your appliance SN when contacting Miele Service This information can be found on the data plate The data plate is located on the right side of the door Warranty For further information please refer to your warranty booklet ...

Page 112: ... for outstanding cleaning results in Miele dishwashers with AutoDos automatic dispensing Exclusive Miele powder granulate With rinse aid and salt functions With components to protect silver and glass With active oxygen for thorough cleaning With super active enzymes effective even at low temperatures In hard water areas we recommend using the complete Miele system the PowerDisk rinse aid and salt ...

Page 113: ...eria and associated unpleasant odours Ensures excellent dishwashing results Descaling agent Removes heavy limescale deposits Mild and gentle with natural citric acid Dishwasher conditioner Removes odours limescale and light deposits Maintains the elasticity and leak tightness of the seals Dishwasher freshener Neutralizes unpleasant odours Fresh pleasant lime and green tea scent Easy and convenient...

Page 114: ... We recommend connecting to a cold water supply to reduce energy consumption If energy saving water heating sources such as solar energy circulation systems are used we recommend connecting to the hot water This saves both time and electrical energy costs Hot water is used in all programs The EnergySaver program if available requires a hot water connection of between a minimum of 45 C and a maximu...

Page 115: ...refore open the faucet slowly and check for leaks Correct the position of the washer and screw thread if appropriate Risk of damage due to excessive pressure A brief increase in the water pressure can damage components of the dishwasher This dishwasher must only be operated when it is connected to a fully primed plumbing system Risk of damage from leaking water The intake hose is under water press...

Page 116: ...xceed 3 ft 1 m If the hose is to be directly connected to the drainage outlet on site use the supplied hose clip see the installation diagram The hose can be directed to the left or the right of the appliance The on site connector for the drain hose can be used for various hose diameters If the connector extends too far into the drain hose it must be shortened Otherwise the drain hose can become c...

Page 117: ...m must be vented Otherwise a siphoning effect during a program can cause the appliance to empty itself of water Open the dishwasher door fully Remove the lower basket Insert a screwdriver into the middle opening of the vent valve in the left wash cabinet wall Press the screwdriver further into the opening and push it through the membrane behind The vent opening for the water drain is now open ...

Page 118: ...r the electrical current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it...

Page 119: ...al supply This data must correspond to prevent machine damage Consult an electrician if in doubt GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Prior to making a ha...

Page 120: ...p for sound emission testing The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit Secure the front panel Push the provided fleece strips depending on model under the base until it is flush with the appliance feet Push the base into place in such a way that it is flush with the door panel ...

Page 121: ...Sound emission testing 121 Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip depending on model Stick the insulating strip onto the front top edge of the base board ...

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Page 123: ...e Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 www miele ca Customer Care Centre Phone 800 565 6435 customercare miele ca Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Germany Manufacturer Canada Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available when contacting Customer Service ...

Page 124: ...M Nr 11 859 220 00 en CA G 7966 ...

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