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Operating Instructions
Dishwashers
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
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HG07-W
M.-Nr. 11 501 470

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Dishwashers To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en-US HG07-W M.-Nr. 11 501 470...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Door-opening aid ....................23 Closing the door....................23 Miele@home ......................24 Basic settings ...................... 25 Setting the language ..................25 Setting up Miele@home ................. 25 Setting the time ....................26 Setting the water hardness ................26 Activating AutoDos..................27 Reactivation salt ....................28 Filling the salt reservoir...................
  • Page 4 Contents Automatic dispensing/AutoDos................49 Activating AutoDos..................49 Inserting a PowerDisk..................50 Manual detergent dispensing ................52 Detergent dispensing ..................52 Adding detergent.................... 52 Operation......................54 Turning on the dishwasher .................. 54 Selecting a program .................... 54 Display of program duration ................55 Starting a program ....................
  • Page 5 Closing the settings menu................... 103 Language  ......................104 Time........................104 Water hardness ....................104 AutoDos (AutoDos) ....................106 Rinse aid......................106 Miele@home ......................107 Remote control....................110 Remote Update ....................110 SmartStart ......................111 EcoStart....................... 112 Temperature ......................114 Display brightness....................114 Volume.........................
  • Page 6 Contents Factory default..................... 116 Sound emission testing ..................117...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safe...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appropriate use  This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential environments.  This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.  This dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 1,300 ft (4,000 m) above sea level.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children  Children must be kept away from the dishwasher unless they are constantly supervised.  Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance.  Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher. Never allow children to play with the dishwasher.
  • Page 10  Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re- pairs should only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.  Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before using the dishwasher, check it for any visible damage. Never use a damaged dishwasher.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate (fuse rating, frequency, and voltage) match the electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher. Compare these before connecting the appliance to the electricity supply.
  • Page 12 This bulb must only be used for the purpose for which it is in- tended. The bulb is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement bulbs may only be installed by a Miele authorized technician or by Miele Customer Service.
  • Page 13 The appliance must only be operated with properly adjusted door springs. If the door cannot be adjusted properly, contact the Miele Customer Service. The maximum weight of the front panel that can be aligned with the factory-installed door springs is 22-26.5 lb (10–12 kg) depending on model.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat. Avoid contact with detergents. Do not inhale powder detergents. Do not swallow dishwasher detergents. Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
  • Page 15 Accessories and parts  Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance, and, if applicable, product liability claims will be invalidated. Transport ...
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC Declaration of Conformity  These devices comply with FCC Rules Part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules of Oper- ation and is subject to the following conditions: These devices may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 17: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Machine overview a Top spray arm h Salt reservoir b 3D MultiFlex Tray (depending on i Data plate model) j Rinse aid reservoir c Upper basket (depending on model) k Detergent compartment d Middle spray arm l AutoDos detergent outlet e Aeration valve m AutoDos (automatic dispensing) f Bottom spray arm...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a In-operation indicator light d Touch display For indicating an ongoing wash pro- For further information, see “Display gram when the door is closed. functions” under “Guide to the appli- ance”. b  On/Off sensor button e Back sensor button For turning the dishwasher on and off.
  • Page 19 Guide to the appliance The sensor button on the control field Display functions and in the display react to fingertip con- The display is used to select or set the tact. following: The touch display can be scratched - the program by pointed or sharp objects, e.g., - The options pens.
  • Page 20 Guide to the appliance Examples of how to operate the ap- After selecting a program, the Options pliance menu is displayed. This is where you can select any options you want, acti- Main menu vate the timer, and view the energy and water consumption with the  ...

  • Page 21: Caring For The Environment

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

  • Page 22: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Every dishwasher is tested at the fac- To prevent a technical fault, do not tory. There will be residual water in the hold the door locking pins firmly machine from this test. It is not an in- when they are retracting.

  • Page 23: Door-Opening Aid

    Before using for the first time Door-opening aid If the door will not open when knocked or if there is a power failure, the door can be opened manually with the door- opening aid supplied with the dish- washer.  Then use it to pull the door open. Closing the door ...

  • Page 24: Miele@Home

    - A WiFi network fore, the availability of featured func- tions cannot be guaranteed. - The Miele@mobile app - A Miele user account. The user ac- Miele@home availability count can be created via the The ability to use the Miele@mobile app...

  • Page 25: Basic Settings

    Activate Miele@home? will Turning on the dishwasher appear on the display.  Open the door.  If you want to set up Miele@home  Turn the dishwasher on using the now, select the option.  sensor button. Tip: To postpone setup until later, select The welcome screen will appear when option.

  • Page 26: Setting The Time

    Before using for the first time Setting the time Setting the water hardness The display changes to the screen for The time is updated automatically if a setting the water hardness. connection is established with the WiFi network. - The dishwasher must be pro- grammed to the correct water hard- The display will then change to the ness for your area.

  • Page 27: Activating Autodos

    Before using for the first time Activating AutoDos Finally, prompts will appear in the dis- play. The display changes to the settings screen for AutoDos (see “Automatic dis- After confirming these prompts with pensing/AutoDos” under “Detergent”). OK, the messages   Refill salt and start the “QuickIntenseWash”...

  • Page 28: Reactivation Salt

    Before using for the first time Reactivation salt If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 5 gpg In order to achieve good cleaning re- (5 °dH – German scale), you do not sults, the dishwasher needs to operate need to add reactivation salt.

  • Page 29: Filling The Salt Reservoir

    Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir Before filling the salt reservoir for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 1/2 gallon (2 l) of water to enable the salt to dissolve. Once the dishwasher has been used once, there is always sufficient water in the salt reservoir.

  • Page 30: Refilling The Salt

    Before using for the first time Refilling the salt After the salt reservoir has been filled, the refill indicator may still appear in the  Fill the salt reservoir with reactivation display if the salt concentration has not salt when   Refill salt and start the yet reached the correct level.

  • Page 31: Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid If you only ever wish to use combina- tion detergent products in your dish- Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that washer, you do not need to add rinse water does not cling and leave marks aid.

  • Page 32: Adding Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time  Close the lid firmly until you hear it Adding rinse aid click into place. Otherwise, water can enter the rinse aid reservoir during a program.  Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents excess foam developing during the next program.

  • Page 33: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment - If you are manually dosing the deter- Energy-saving dishwashing gent, reduce the amount of detergent This dishwasher is exceptionally eco- when using powder or liquid nomical in its use of water and electric- detergent if the baskets are only half ity.

  • Page 34: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher - The spray arms must not be blocked General information by items which are too tall or hang Remove coarse food residues from through the baskets. Test for free dishes. movement by manually rotating the spray arms. There is no need to pre-rinse items un- der running water.
  • Page 35 Loading the dishwasher Wash items not suitable for dish-  Damage due to caustic alkaline washers: detergents. - Wooden cutlery and dishes or items Aluminum parts (e.g., the grease fil- with wooden parts. These may dis- ters of ventilation hoods) can be color and fade.

  • Page 36: Loading Examples

    Loading the dishwasher Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 37 Loading the dishwasher Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...

  • Page 38: Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the FlexCare cup rack Upper basket You can put cups, small bowls, and flat Loading the upper basket dishes on the FlexCare cup rack. Glasses can be arranged along the cup  Risk of damage due to water rack so they sit securely during the pro- leakage.
  • Page 39 Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the FlexCare cup rack Loading the silicone elements of the FlexCare cup rack You can set the height and depth of the cup rack at 2 different levels so that it The silicone elements in the cup rack can accommodate larger cups and so are specially designed to hold tall that taller items can be placed under-...
  • Page 40 Loading the dishwasher Lowering the spikes On both right-hand rows of spikes, you can lower every other spike to make it easier to arrange larger dishes, like ce- real bowls.  Press the yellow lever downwards , and then lower the dark gray spikes .

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher To raise the upper basket: Adjusting the upper basket  Lift the basket until it clicks into In order to gain more space for taller place. items, the upper basket can be ad- justed on 3 levels with 3/4" (2 cm) be- To lower the upper basket: tween each level.

  • Page 42: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lowering the spikes Lower basket The rows of spikes at the front are used Loading the lower basket for loading plates, soup bowls, platters,  Place larger and heavier items such dessert bowls, and saucers. as plates, serving platters, The spikes can be lowered to make saucepans, bowls, etc., in the lower more room for large items, e.g., pots,...
  • Page 43 Loading the dishwasher Loading the FlexCare glass holder The MultiClips enable you to fasten with MultiClips wash light items such as those made from plastic onto the glass holder. The silicone elements in the glass holder provide a stable and secure hold for delicate stemware.
  • Page 44 Loading the dishwasher Loading the glassware rail Lowering the bottle holder This rail is designed to hold tall glasses The bottle holder can be used to keep and glasses with stems securely. narrow items such as milk and baby bottles secure during a program. ...

  • Page 45: Filters

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the filters Filters You can wash 2 ventilation hood filters You can also wash Miele Ventilation- in the upper basket and 2 filters in the Hood Filters. lower basket at once. Select the Filters program for optimum  If you only want to wash 2 filters, put dishwashing results.

  • Page 46: Cutlery Tray

    Loading the dishwasher You can push the left insert to the mid- Cutlery tray dle in order to accommodate tall items  Load the cutlery into the 3D MultiFlex and long stemmed glasses in the upper Tray. basket (see “Loading the silicone ele- ments of the FlexCare cup rack”...

  • Page 47: Detergents

    Detergents There are different types of detergent: Active ingredients - Powder and liquid gel detergents.  Damage caused by using unsuit- These detergents allow you to adjust able detergents. the amount dispensed according to Detergents that are not suitable for the amount of wash items and the domestic dishwashers can cause level of soiling.

  • Page 48: Detergent Dispensing

    Detergents Detergent dispensing  Risk of chemical burns from de- tergent. There are 2 ways of dispensing the de- Dishwasher detergents can cause tergent. burning on the skin and in the eyes, During automatic dispensing, the Auto- nose, mouth, and throat. Dos function will automatically dispense Avoid contact with detergents.

  • Page 49: Automatic Dispensing/Autodos

     Insert a PowerDisk (see “Inserting a PowerDisk” under “Automatic dis- PowerDisks are available to order di- pensing/AutoDos”). rectly from Miele’s online store, Miele Customer Service, or from your Miele The AutoDos function will be activated dealer. automatically.

  • Page 50: Inserting A Powerdisk

    Detergents Inserting a PowerDisk Turn on the dishwasher before you re- place the PowerDisk so that the dish- washer recognizes it. When the message PowerDisk almost empty appears, the reservoir contains sufficient detergent for 2–3 programs only. Only replace the PowerDisk when the message PowerDisk empty.
  • Page 51 Detergents 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 you replace the PowerDisk and clean it if needed (see “Cleaning the Auto- Dos”...

  • Page 52: Manual Detergent Dispensing

    Detergents Adding detergent Manual detergent dispensing Detergent must be manually dispensed if you have deactivated AutoDos in a program's Options menu. Detergent dispensing The detergent compartment holds a maximum of 3 1/2" tablespoons.. There are marks in the detergent com- partment to aid with dispensing: 1 1/4, 2 tablespoons (20, 30 ml).
  • Page 53 Detergents The detergent must not cause the detergent-compartment lid to get stuck. This can prevent the lid from opening during the program. Do not overfill the detergent com- partment.  If you wish, deactivate automatic dis- pensing/AutoDos.  Ensure that the detergent packaging is properly closed after use.

  • Page 54: Operation

    Back sensor button to return to the Pro- grams menu. If you want to control the dishwasher remotely using the Miele@mobile app, you will first need to activate the Re- mote start option (see “Activate Remote start” under “Options”).

  • Page 55: Display Of Program Duration

    Operation Display of program duration Starting a program  Start the program by closing the door The estimated duration of the selected program appears on the display before within 4 seconds of the last press of a the program begins. If the door is button.

  • Page 56: End Of Program

    Operation End of program Energy management At the end of a program, the in-opera- To save energy, the dishwasher will turn tion indicator light will be flashing slowly off automatically 10 minutes after the with the door shut. The audible signal last time a sensor button is pressed or may also be sounding.

  • Page 57: Turning Off The Dishwasher

    Operation Turning off the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher  Open the door. Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. Allow the  The dishwasher can be turned off at dishes to cool until they are comfortable any time using the  sensor button.

  • Page 58: Interrupting A Program

    Operation Interrupting a program Canceling or changing a pro- gram A program will be interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If a program is canceled, important After 4 seconds, the message Press program stages may be missed. “OK” to continue will appear on the dis- A program should only be canceled play.

  • Page 59: Options

    After you have activated the timer, all timer. the displays will turn off after a few minutes to save energy. You can also activate a timer via the Miele@mobile app.
  • Page 60 Options Setting “Start at” Setting “Finish at” With the Start at function, you set the Use the Finish at function to set the lat- exact time at which you want the pro- est time by which the program selected gram to start. has to be finished.
  • Page 61 Timer  menu will no longer show the within the time set. EcoStart function but will instead show SmartStart (see “Miele@home” under  Set the hours with the  sensor “Settings”). buttons. If your energy provider offers this ser-  Touch the minute number block.
  • Page 62 The timer stops if you switch off the dishwasher while a timer is running or touch the  sensor button and confirm the query with You can also change the time set for the timer or delete it using the Miele@mobile app.

  • Page 63: Activating Remote Start

    You can start your dishwasher remotely off and back on again in the meantime. using the Miele@mobile app. To do this, Even if the Remote start option is not you first need to install the app on your...

  • Page 64: Program Overview

    Program overview Program When to use Program sequence Pre- Main Interim Final Drying wash wash rinse rinse °F/°C °F/°C    Program for regular use to completely 140– 133– Normal wash a full load of normally soiled 158/60 149/56 dishes with the ability to adjust energy –70 –65...
  • Page 65 Program overview Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold water Hot water Gallons/Liters Cold water Hot water 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C h:min h:min 1.06 1.20 3.2/12.1 3:04 2:43 1.40 1.55 3.4/13.0 3:29 3:11 0.90 1.05 3.3/12.5 2:45 2:25 1.10 1.15 2.9/11.0 1:13 0:58 1.45 1.55...
  • Page 66     Saver 115°F (45°C) for light to normally soiled dishes.    Filters Wash program for cleaning Miele ven- 167/75 131– tilation hood filters. 158/55 –70   Clean Special cleaning program to remove 167/75 158/70 Machine grease deposits from the dishwasher.
  • Page 67 Program overview Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold water Hot water Gallons/Liters Cold water Hot water 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C h:min h:min 0.70 0.80 2.4/9.0 4:03 3:53 0.05 7.0/26.5 2:47 1.55 1.70 3.3/12.5 3:51 3:35 1.75 2.00 5.0/19.0 2:37 2:07 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 2:28–3:45...

  • Page 68: Options

    Options  If you want to cancel the selection of Selecting options an option, touch the sensor button for You can use options to adjust the pro- the option again. grams.  When you have made all the settings To do this, you can select or deselect you want, close the door to start the the options in the Options menu of a program.
  • Page 69 Options IntenseZone Extra clean The IntenseZone option increases You can select this option to increase cleaning performance in the lower bas- the cleaning performance of the pro- ket. grams. Energy consumption increases due to If you activate this option, the program the extended wash duration in the lower cycle times and the main wash temper- basket and increased temperature.

  • Page 70: Cleaning And Care

    Machine” under “Optional acces- sories”). Follow the dosage recom- mended by the manufacturer on the packaging. Miele cleaning and care products are available to order from Miele Customer Service or from Miele’s online store.  Clean the filters in the wash cabinet...

  • Page 71: Cleaning The Control Panel

    Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the external sur- Cleaning the control panel faces, do not use the following:  The control panel should only be - cleaning agents containing soda, am- wiped with a damp cloth. monia, acids, or chloride Cleaning the reflector panel - cleaning agents containing lime scale The reflector panel for the in-operation...

  • Page 72: Cleaning The Autodos

    Cleaning and care  Turn the AutoDos lid to  and open Cleaning the AutoDos You should regularly check (about  Remove the PowerDisk if appropriate. every 2–3 months when the Pow- erDisk is empty) that the pouring channel is clean, and clean it if nec- essary.
  • Page 73 Cleaning and care  Clean the pouring channel using wa- The AutoDos lid must close tightly so ter and a soft brush if necessary. that the detergent powder does not get wet and clump together. It is very important that no moisture Make sure that all seals are clean.

  • Page 74: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be inspected reg- ularly (approx. every 2–4 months).  Damage due to soiling entering the circulation system. Without filters, soiling can enter the circulation system and cause a blockage.
  • Page 75 Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms Refitting the spray arms  Refit the upper and middle spray arms.  Refit the lower spray arm and ensure that the filter combination lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ...

  • Page 76: Checking The Filters In The Wash Cabinet

    Cleaning and care Checking the filters in the Cleaning the filters wash cabinet  Turn off the dishwasher. The filter combination in the base of the  Remove the lower spray arm (see wash cabinet retains coarse soil from “Cleaning the spray arms” under the suds solution.
  • Page 77 Cleaning and care  In order to clean the inside of the fil-  Rotate the screw thread clockwise ter, pull the microfilter on the plastic until the arrow in the viewing window ring downwards and away from the points to the lock symbol . filter combination.

  • Page 78: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump If water remains in the wash cabinet af- ter the end of a program, the water has not been pumped away. The drain pump may be blocked by foreign ob- jects. These foreign objects are easy to remove.
  • Page 79 Cleaning and care  Damage due to incorrect clean- ing. The components are delicate and can be damaged during cleaning. Take care when cleaning the drain pump. The drain pump (see arrow) is under- neath the cover.  Risk of injury from glass splin- ters.

  • Page 80: Frequently Asked Questions

    The circuit breaker has tripped.  Reset the breaker (see data tag for the correct fuse rating).  If the breaker trips again, contact Miele Customer Service. The dishwasher is not turned on.  Turn the dishwasher on using the  sensor button.

  • Page 81: Fault Messages

    If the fault message appears again, there is a techni- Miele Service. cal fault.  Turn off the dishwasher.  Turn off the water supply.  Contact Miele Customer Service.   Waterproof fault. Turn The Waterproof system has reacted. the appliance off, close the ...

  • Page 82: Door Release

    “Before using for the first time”) and turn the dishwasher back on again.  If the same fault message appears again, contact Miele Customer Service. The door does not close automatically. The door might be obstructed by an item inside the appliance.

  • Page 83: Water Intake Fault

    Turn off  Turn off the dishwasher. the appliance, close the wa-  Turn off the water supply. ter supply and contact Miele  Contact Miele Customer Service. Service. The following fault mes- The intake water has not reached the required tem- sage appears during the perature of 115 °F (45 °C) (see “Water intake”...

  • Page 84: Water Drainage Fault

    Frequently Asked Questions Water drainage fault Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica- Before remedying the fault: tor light is flashing  Turn off the dishwasher. quickly. Water-drainage fault. The alarm tone is There might be water in the wash cabinet. sounding.

  • Page 85: Fault In The Autodos (Automatic Dispensing)

    The program does not PowerDisk” under “Detergent”). start or a program that  If the same fault message appears again, contact has already started Miele Technical Service. stops. The following message appears on the display: AutoDos lid open The following message...
  • Page 86 Restart the program. If the detergent compartment. fault occurs agian, contact  If you wish to use AutoDos again, contact Miele Miele Service. Customer Service. The in-operation indica- An empty PowerDisk has been inserted or the Auto- tor light is flashing Dos is blocked by residual detergent.

  • Page 87: Spray Arm Fault

    Frequently Asked Questions Spray arm fault Problem Possible cause and solution During the program and The lower spray arm is blocked or the nozzles of the at the end of the pro- lower spray arm are clogged. The AutoDos function gram, the display shows is automatically deactivated during the program be- the following message:...

  • Page 88: General Dishwasher Problems

     Turn the lighting back on again (see “BrilliantLight” opened. under “Settings”). Faulty wash cabinet lighting.  Contact Miele Customer Service. Detergent residue is left The detergent compartment was still damp when de- in the detergent com- tergent was added.
  • Page 89 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution At the end of a program This is part of the normal function of the drying sys- there is a film of mois- tem. The moisture will dissipate after a short time. ture on the inside of the door and possibly on the interior cabinet...

  • Page 90: Noises

    Frequently Asked Questions Noises Problem Possible cause and solution There is a knocking A spray arm is knocking against a wash item. noise in the wash cabi-  Carefully open the door and rearrange the wash net. items that are obstructing the spray arm. There is a rattling noise Wash items are not secure in the wash cabinet.

  • Page 91: Poor Cleaning Results

    Frequently Asked Questions Poor cleaning results Problem Possible cause and solution The dishes are not The dishes were not loaded correctly. clean.  See notes under “Loading the dishwasher”. The program was not powerful enough.  Select a more powerful program (see “Program overview”).
  • Page 92 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The dishware is not dry The rinse-aid dosage is set too low or the rinse-aid or utensils and glasses reservoir is empty. are spotty.  Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or change the brand of rinse aid (see “Rinse aid”...
  • Page 93 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution White residue is visible The rinse aid dosage is set too low. on the dishes. Clouding  Increase the dosage (see “Rinse aid” under “Set- has occurred on glass- tings”). ware and cutlery. The The salt reservoir is empty.

  • Page 94: Customer Service

    You can register your product and/or Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. view the manufacturer´s warranty terms and conditions for Miele appliances and You can book a Miele Customer Ser- vacuum cleaners at vice call-out online at www.miele.com/ www.mieleusa.com. service.

  • Page 95: Optional Accessories

    Miele appliances. - Sparkling results even with stubborn These and many other useful products food deposits can be ordered directly from Miele’s on- line store, Miele Customer Service, or - Combination product with other func- from your Miele dealer. tions such as rinse aid, salt, and...
  • Page 96 Optional accessories Appliance care Miele cleaning and care products pro- vide optimum care for your dishwasher. Dishwasher cleaner - For use with the Clean Machine pro- gram without detergent dispensing - Cleans the dishwasher effectively and thoroughly - Removes grease, bacteria, and asso-...

  • Page 97: Installation

    The intake hose is approx. 5 ft (1.5 m) long. A 5 ft (1.5 m) long, flexible metal extension hose (tested to 2,030 psi/14,000 kPa) is available as an op- tional accessory from Miele specialist retailers or Miele Customer Service.
  • Page 98 *INSTALLATION* Installation A faucet with a 3/8" GHT connection  Risk of damage due to excessive must be provided on site. If this type of pressure. faucet is not available, only a qualified A brief increase in the water pressure installer may connect the dishwasher to can damage components of the the domestic water supply.

  • Page 99: Water Drainage

    Other- wise, the drain hose can become clogged. Only use a Miele approved connection piece when extending the drain line. Only use a Miele extension drain hose. The drain hose must not be shortened.
  • Page 100 *INSTALLATION* Installation Venting the water drainage If the on-site drainage connection is sit- uated lower than the guide path for the lower basket rollers in the open door, the drainage system must be vented. Otherwise, a siphoning effect during a program can cause the appliance to empty itself of water.

  • Page 101: Electrical Connection

    See data plate on the right USA: 1-888-99-MIELE(64353) side of the door. CDN: 1-800-565-6435 A damaged power cord must only be replaced with a genuine Miele cord Specifications by a Miele service technician. The dishwasher comes equipped with a 4 ft (1.2 m) power cord (measured from...
  • Page 102 *INSTALLATION* Installation Hardwired electrical connection  Prior to making a hardwire con- It is possible to hardwire this appliance nection to the terminal, remove the to an existing power cable. powercord. Otherwise there will be a risk of electric shock from the at- ...

  • Page 103: Settings

    Settings Changing settings You can alter the dishwasher’s con- trols to suit changing requirements by  Select the setting you want to adjusting the settings. change. The settings can be altered at any The selected setting is marked in or- time.

  • Page 104: Language

    Settings Language  Water hardness The display can be set to appear in one Your dishwasher is fitted with a water of several different languages. softener. You can change the language used in - The dishwasher must be pro- the display and also the country via the grammed to the correct water hard- Language ...
  • Page 105 Settings Setting the water hardness °d gr/gal °fH Display  Select the water hardness level in your area and confirm with OK. 37-45 39-47 66-80 37-45 46-59 48-62 82-105 46-59 61-70 64-73 109-125 61-70...

  • Page 106: Autodos (Autodos)

    Settings AutoDos (AutoDos) Rinse aid If you later wish to change the fill level You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for or dispensing amount of the PowerDisk, best results. you can adjust the pre-set values ac- The rinse aid dosage can be set from 0 cording to the information on the pack- to 6 ml.

  • Page 107: Miele@Home

    WiFi net- - Control your dishwasher remotely work: - Call up information on the operating status of your dishwasher - Call up information on the program sequence of your dishwasher - Set up a Miele@home network with other WiFi-enabled Miele appliances...
  • Page 108 Settings Deactivate As an alternative to networking via the If you do not wish to use the WiFi mod- Miele@mobile app, you can connect ule of your dishwasher, you can turn it your dishwasher to your WiFi network off. using WPS (Wireless Protected Setup).
  • Page 109 Settings Displaying the Connection status Reset network configuration? You can call up the current connection This menu option only appears if you status of your dishwasher. have already connected your dish- washer to your WiFi network.  Select the Connection status menu op- tion and confirm with OK.

  • Page 110: Remote Control

    Even if the Remote control option is stalled automatically. They must be initi- turned off, you can use Miele@mobile to ated manually. call up information about your appli- ance. However, you cannot start any If you do not install an update, you can...

  • Page 111: Smartstart

    - Do not turn the dishwasher off during the update. Otherwise, the update will be aborted and will not be in- stalled. - Some software updates can only be carried out by Miele Customer Ser- vice.

  • Page 112: Ecostart

    Settings Setting the electricity-rate times EcoStart Before you can use the EcoStart option, This option is not available in all areas. you must set at least one electricity-rate time. In order to run your dishwasher in the most economical way, you can use the ...
  • Page 113 Settings Changing the electricity-rate times Deleting the electricity-rate times You can change the start, finish, or pri- You can delete the settings for an elec- ority of an electricity-rate time. tricity-rate time and in doing so deacti- vate the EcoStart option for this time ...

  • Page 114: Temperature

    Settings Temperature Volume You can set whether the temperature A sequence of audible signals will should be displayed in °F/Fahrenheit or sound at the end of the program or if °C/Celsius. there is a fault, provided that the audi- ble signals have been activated. The factory default setting is °C/Cel- sius.

  • Page 115: Refill Indicators

    You can choose whether the door gent products or automatic dispensing should open after 1 or 2 knocks. using Miele PowerDisks (if available), The function can be deactivated, in you can turn off the refill reminders for which case the door has to be reactivation salt and rinse aid if you equipped with a handle to open it.

  • Page 116: Legal Information

    Copyrights and licenses Factory default Miele uses their own and third party You can reset all dishwasher settings to software which is not subject to any so- the factory default settings. called open source license for the oper-...
  • Page 117 Sound emission testing Prerequisites for sound emission tests Load the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro- gram. Setup for sound emission tests The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications.  Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit. ...
  • Page 118 Sound emission testing  Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on model) .  Stick the insulating strip onto the front top edge of the toe-kick board .
  • Page 119 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
  • Page 120 G 7961, G 7966 en-US M.-Nr. 11 501 470 / 00...

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