Miele G 7166 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele G 7166 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Dishwashers
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
en-US
HG07
M.-Nr. 11 964 651

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Dishwashers To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US HG07 M.-Nr. 11 964 651...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Opening the door ....................20 Closing the door....................20 Miele@home ......................21 Basic settings ...................... 22 Setting the language ..................22 Setting up Miele@home ................. 22 Setting the water hardness ................23 Activating AutoDos..................23 Reactivation salt ....................25 Filling the salt reservoir................... 26 Refilling the salt ....................
  • Page 3 Contents Factory default..................... 40 Copyrights and licenses for the communication module........41 Caring for the environment ................42 Energy-saving dishwashing................. 42 Loading the dishwasher..................43 General information ..................... 43 Loading examples ....................45 Upper basket....................... 47 Adjusting the upper basket ................. 50 Lower basket .......................
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning and care ..................... 71 Cleaning the wash cabinet .................. 71 Cleaning the door and the door seal..............72 Cleaning the control panel .................. 73 Cleaning the reflector panel ................73 Cleaning the front of the machine ............... 73 Cleaning the AutoDos assembly .................
  • Page 5: 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 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appropriate use  This dishwasher is intended for use in the home and in similar en- vironments, for example – in shops, offices, and similar work settings – on agricultural estates – by guests in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and other typical home settings.
  • Page 7 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 8  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 and in particular following transport, check it for any visible damage.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  The dishwasher must not be installed underneath a cooktop. The high temperatures radiated by cooktops could damage the dish- washer below. For the same reason, the dishwasher must not be in- stalled next to open fires or other appliances that give off heat, such as heaters etc., not normally found in a kitchen.
  • Page 10 Miele authorized service standards.  We recommend replacing defective components with original parts. If original Miele parts are installed correctly, Miele ensures full compliance with safety requirements and the warranty remains valid.  During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the dishwasher must be disconnected from the electricity supply (turn it off and with- draw the plug from the socket).
  • Page 11 If the power cord is damaged, it must only be replaced with a spe- cific cord of the same type (available from Miele Customer Service). For safety reasons, this must only be done by Miele Customer Ser- vice or a service technician authorized by Miele.
  • Page 12 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 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Dishes may be very hot at the end of the program. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them.  Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish- washers.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.  Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a mini- mum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of...
  • Page 15 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 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Appliance overview a Door locking pins i Salt reservoir b Top spray arm j Data plate c 3D MultiFlex Cutlery Tray (depending k Rinse aid reservoir on model) l Detergent compartment d Upper basket (depending on model) m AutoDos detergent outlet e Middle spray arm n AutoDos (automatic dispensing)
  • Page 17: Control Field

    Guide to the appliance Control field a In-operation indicator light g  Express button For indicating an ongoing wash pro- For reducing the program cycle time. gram when the door is closed. h  AutoDos button b Display For activating/deactivating AutoDos. For further information, see “Display i Program program selection button functions”...
  • Page 18: Display Functions

    Guide to the appliance The OK button is used to confirm a Display functions message or setting and also to move to The display is used to select or set the the next menu or another level. following: Under  More, a scroll bar  will ap- - the program pear in the right of the display.
  • Page 19: 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 20: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Every dishwasher is tested at the fac-  Risk of scalding due to hot wa- tory. There will be residual water in the ter. machine from this test. It is not an in- During operation, water in the dish- dication that the dishwasher has been washer may be very hot.
  • Page 21: Miele@Home

    - A WiFi network fore, the availability of featured func- tions cannot be guaranteed. - The Miele app - A Miele user account. The user ac- Miele@home availability count can be created via the Miele The ability to use the Miele app de- pends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country.
  • Page 22: Basic Settings

    Set up Miele@home will ap- Turning on the dishwasher pear on the display.  Open the door.  To set up Miele@home now, confirm  Turn the dishwasher on with the by touching OK.  button. Tip: To postpone setup until later, select The welcome screen will appear when the option ...
  • Page 23: Setting The Water Hardness

    Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness Activating AutoDos The display changes to the screen for The display changes to the settings setting the water hardness. screen for AutoDos (see “Automatic dis- pensing/AutoDos” under “Detergent”). - The dishwasher must be pro- grammed to the correct water hard- Even if you do not wish to use Auto- ness for your area.
  • Page 24 Before using for the first time Finally, prompts will appear in the dis- play. After confirming these prompts with OK, the messages   Refill salt   may appear. Refill rinse aid  Add salt and rinse aid if necessary (see “Reactivation salt” and “Rinse aid”...
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 appears in the yet reached the correct level.
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: Settings

    Settings Changing settings You can alter the dishwasher’s con- trols to suit changing requirements by  Use the  buttons to select the adjusting the settings. menu option you want to change and confirm your selection with OK. The settings can be altered at any time.
  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33: Autodos (Autodos)

    Settings AutoDos (AutoDos) Rinse Aid AutoDos automatically adjusts the You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for amount of detergent to the selected best results. program. In the Auto program, the The rinse aid dosage can be set from 0 quantity is adjusted depending on the to 6 ml.
  • Page 34: Miele@Home

    Settings Connect using App Miele@home The Miele app is available to download Your dishwasher is equipped with an in- free of charge from the Apple App tegrated WiFi module. ® Store or from the Google Play Store™. You can connect your dishwasher to your WiFi network.
  • Page 35 Deactivate As an alternative to networking via the If you do not wish to use the WiFi mod- Miele app, you can connect your dish- ule of your dishwasher, you can turn it washer to your WiFi network using WPS off.
  • Page 36 Settings Displaying Connection status Reset 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 37: Remote Update

    Otherwise, the update will be aborted and will not be in- Deactivate RemoteUpdate if you do not stalled. want any updates to be downloaded automatically. - Some software updates can only be carried out by Miele Customer Ser- vice.
  • Page 38: Display Brightness

    You can set the display brightness to If you only ever use combination deter- one of 7 different levels. gent products or automatic dispensing using Miele PowerDisks (if available), Buzzer you can turn off the refill reminders for reactivation salt and rinse aid if you A sequence of audible signals will wish.
  • Page 39: Autoopen

    Settings AutoOpen Extra clean In some programs the door automati- You can choose this function to in- cally opens slightly to assist the drying crease the cleaning performance of the process. programs. This function can be deactivated if you If you activate this function, the pro- wish.
  • Page 40: 2Nd Interim Rinse

    Factory default You can reset all dishwasher settings to the factory default settings. WiFi module settings (where applicable) have to be reset separately (see “Miele@home” under “Settings”).  Select Reset and confirm with OK.
  • Page 41: Copyrights And Licenses For The Communication Module

    This software/ these software components are pro- tected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be respected. This communication module contains software components which are distrib- uted under open source license condi- tions.
  • Page 42: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment - You can connect the dishwasher to a Energy-saving dishwashing hot-water supply. A hot water con- This dishwasher is exceptionally eco- nection is particularly suitable with nomical in its use of water and electric- energy-saving water heating sources, ity.
  • Page 43: 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 44 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 45: Loading Examples

    Loading the dishwasher Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 46 Loading the dishwasher Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 47: 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 48 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 49 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 downward , and then lower the dark gray spikes .
  • Page 50: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lower the upper basket: Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for taller items in the lower basket or upper bas- ket, the upper basket can be adjusted on 3 levels with 3/4" (2 cm) between each level.
  • Page 51: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the MultiComfort area Lower basket The rear section of the lower basket is Loading the lower basket used for washing cups, glasses, plates,  Place larger and heavier items such and pots. as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc., in the lower basket.
  • Page 52 Loading the dishwasher Lowering the spikes Loading the FlexCare glass holder The rows of spikes at the front are used The silicone elements in the glass for loading plates, soup bowls, platters, holder provide a stable and secure hold dessert bowls, and saucers. for delicate stemware.
  • Page 53: Cutlery Tray

    Loading the dishwasher You can push the left insert to the mid- Cutlery tray dle in order to accommodate tall items See “Loading the dishwasher, Loading and long stemmed glasses in the upper examples” for examples of how to basket (see “Loading the silicone ele- load dishware and utensils.
  • Page 54: Detergents

    Detergents There are different types of cleaning Active ingredients agent:  Damage caused by using unsuit- - Powder and liquid gel cleaning able cleaning agents. agents. These cleaning agents allow Cleaning agents that are not suitable you to adjust the amount dispensed for domestic dishwashers can cause according to the load size and the damage to the dishwasher or to the...
  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 acti- dealer. vated automatically.
  • Page 57: Inserting A Powerdisk

    Detergents Inserting a PowerDisk Turn on the dishwasher before you re- place the PowerDisk so that the dish- washer recognizes it. Only replace the PowerDisk when the message PowerDisk empty Deactivate appears. AutoDos with OK.  If the arrows in the PowerDisk holder and in the viewing window are not pointing toward each other, remove the PowerDisk holder (see “Cleaning...
  • Page 58 Detergents The detergent powder must be dry so that it does not clump together. Do not fill the AutoDos system 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 59: Manual Detergent Dispensing

    Detergents Adding detergent Manual detergent dispensing Detergent must be manually dispensed if you have deactivated automatic dis- pensing using the  AutoDos button. 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 60 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 61: Operation

    Operation Turning on the dishwasher Selecting a program  Turn on the water supply if it is turned Choose your program according to the off. type of load and the degree of soiling.  Open the door. The different programs and their uses are described under Program over- ...
  • Page 62: 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 63: End Of Program

    Operation End of program Energy management At the end of a program, the in-opera- To save energy, the dishwasher will tion indicator light will be flashing slowly switch off automatically 10 minutes af- with the door shut. The audible signal ter the last time a button is pressed or may also be sounding.
  • Page 64: 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  button.
  • Page 65: 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 indicator light of program stages may be missed. the selected program and the time dis- A program should only be canceled play will flash.
  • Page 66: Options

    Options  Timer Activating the timer  Open the door. You can set the start time of a program. The program start time can be delayed  Turn the dishwasher on with the for between 30 minutes and 24 hours.  button. With start-time delays between 30 min- ...
  • Page 67 Options Starting a program before the time After you have activated the timer, all for the timer has elapsed: the displays will turn off after a few minutes to save energy. A program can be started before the time for the timer has elapsed. Press the  button to switch the dis- Proceed as follows: play back on again for a few minutes.
  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70: Program Options

    Program options  Express Selecting program options The  Express option reduces the pro- You can use program options to adjust gram cycle time. the programs. In order to achieve optimum cleaning To do this, you can select or deselect results, the temperature, and therefore the program options before running the the energy consumption, will increase program.
  • Page 71: Cleaning And Care

    All surfaces are susceptible to washer cleaner (available from the Miele scratching. Contact with unsuitable Customer Service or Miele's online cleaning agents can alter or discolor store).
  • Page 72: Cleaning The Door And The Door Seal

    Cleaning and care Hygiene cycle Cleaning the door and the door seal The frequent use of low-temperature wash programs increases the risk of The door seal and the sides of the dish- contamination and odors inside the washer door are not accessed and wash cabinet.
  • Page 73: 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 74: Cleaning The Autodos Assembly

    Cleaning and care  Turn the AutoDos lid to  and open Cleaning the AutoDos assem-  Remove the PowerDisk if appropriate. If the Clean AutoDos message is dis- played, check that the fill channel is clean, and clean it if necessary, e.g., powder residues.
  • Page 75 Cleaning and care  Clean the fill channel using water and The AutoDos lid must close tightly so 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 76: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care Removing the cutlery tray (if present) Cleaning the spray arms In order to be able to remove the upper Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm, you first have to remove the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray cutlery tray (if present).
  • Page 77 Cleaning and care Removing the upper spray arm Removing the lower spray arm  Remove the lower basket.  Push the upper spray arm upward  to engage the inner ratchet. Then un-  Rotate the screw thread of the lower screw the spray arm by rotating the spray arm counterclockwise ...
  • Page 78 Cleaning and care  Rotate the screw thread of the lower Inserting the upper spray arm spray arm clockwise until the arrow in  Reinstall the upper spray arm and the viewing window points to the lock tighten it by hand. symbol .
  • Page 79: 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 80 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 81: 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 82 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 83: Frequently Asked Questions

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contact Miele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
  • Page 84: Fault Messages

    If the fault message appears again, there is a techni- cal fault.  Turn off the dishwasher.  Turn off the water supply.  Contact Miele Customer Service.   Waterproof The Waterproof system has reacted.  Turn off the dishwasher.
  • Page 85: 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 locking pins do not retract after the door is opened. There may be a technical fault.
  • Page 86: Water Intake Fault

    (see “Water drainage” under “Installa- tion”).   Fault F18 A technical fault has occurred.  Turn off the dishwasher.  Close the shut-off valve.  Contact Miele Customer Service.
  • Page 87: 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 88: 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  AutoDos function is active and the PowerDisk...
  • Page 89 You can continue to use your dishwasher by deactivating AutoDos using the  AutoDos button and manually dispensing the detergent via the deter- gent compartment.  If you wish to use AutoDos again, contact Miele 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 90 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution During the program and The lower spray arm is blocked or the nozzles of the lower spray arm are clogged. The  AutoDos func- at the end of the pro- gram, the display shows tion is automatically deactivated during the program the following message: because the AutoDos detergent outlet cannot be...
  • Page 91: General Dishwasher Problems

    Frequently asked questions General dishwasher problems Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica- The safe mode of the dishwasher was activated. tor light is flashing This takes place in the following instances: quickly. – If you do not close the door within 4 seconds of The alarm tone is the last press of a button at program start.
  • Page 92 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Water remains in the Before remedying the fault: wash cabinet at the end  Turn off the dishwasher. of a program. The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.  Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning the fil- ters”...
  • Page 93: 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 94: Poor Cleaning Results

    Frequently asked questions Poor cleaning results Problem Possible cause and solution The dishware is not The dishware was 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 95 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 flecked.  Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or change the brand of rinse aid (see “Rinse aid”...
  • Page 96 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Plastic parts are discol- Natural dyes, e.g., from carrots, tomatoes, or ored. ketchup may be the cause. The amount of detergent used or its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with natural dyes. ...
  • Page 97 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution There are rust stains on The affected items are not corrosion resistant. the cutlery.  No remedy. Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof. A program was not run after reactivation salt was added. Traces of salt have got into the normal wash cycle.
  • Page 98: Customer Service

    In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call on- line at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.
  • Page 99: 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 100 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 101: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation The dishwasher may be connected to Water inlet cold or hot water (up to max.  Risk to health due to wash water. 140°F/60°C) supplies. We recommend connecting to a cold Water in the dishwasher must not be water supply to reduce energy con- used as drinking water.
  • Page 102 *INSTALLATION* Installation A faucet with a 9/16" male thread must  Risk of damage due to excessive 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 drinking water supply.
  • Page 103: 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 104 *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 105: Electrical Connection

    USA: 1-888-99-MIELE(64353) the right 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 106 *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 107: Sound Emission Testing

    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 108 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 111 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 www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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