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Miele G 7911 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-W
M.-Nr. 11 838 282

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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-W M.-Nr. 11 838 282...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Activating the safety lock ..................25 Miele@home (depending on model) ..............26 Basic settings ...................... 27 Setting the language ..................27 Setting up Miele@home (depending on model) ..........27 Setting the time ....................28 Setting the water hardness ................28 Activating AutoDos..................29 Reactivation salt ....................
  • Page 4 Contents Display......................... 46 Brightness ...................... 46 Color scheme ....................46 Volume......................... 47 Memory ....................... 47 Refill indicators ....................47 AutoOpen ......................48 2nd interim rinse....................48 BrilliantLight......................48 SaniWash Cycle ....................48 System Lock......................49 Deactivating the system lock ................. 49 Software version....................
  • Page 5 Contents Selecting a program .................... 73 Display of program duration ................74 Starting a program ....................74 End of program....................75 Energy management ................... 75 Turning off the dishwasher .................. 76 Unloading the dishwasher................... 76 Interrupting a program..................77 Canceling or changing a program ............... 77 Options .......................
  • Page 6 Contents Appliance warranty and product registration ............115 Optional accessories ..................116 Installation......................118 Water inlet ......................118 Water drainage ....................120 Electrical connection ................... 122 Sound emission testing ..................124...

  • 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: Appropriate Use

    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 9: Safety With Children

    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: Technical Safety

     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 11 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 12 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 13: Correct Installation

    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 14: Correct Use

    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 15 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 16: Accessories And Parts

    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. ...
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old dishwasher  Remove the door of the dishwasher so that children cannot be- come trapped inside. California Proposition 65  WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals mineral oils , Nickel (Metallic) , Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP)

  • Page 18: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Appliance overview a Door locking pins h Filter combination b Top spray arm i Salt reservoir c 3D MultiFlex Cutlery Tray (depending j Data plate on model) k Rinse aid reservoir d Upper basket (depending on model) l Detergent compartment e Middle spray arm m AutoDos detergent outlet...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    “Guide to the appli- ance”. b Optical interface e Back sensor button For Miele Customer Service. For navigating back to the previous c Remote sensor button menu or deleting values which have For activating/deactivating the Re- been set previously.

  • Page 20: Display Functions

    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., - any Options pens.
  • Page 21 Guide to the appliance Examples of how to operate the ap- You can change the order of programs pliance listed in the Programs menu by pressing and holding a program name and drag- Main menu ging it to the place you want. Use the Back sensor button to switch After selecting a program, the Options from the Programs menu to the main...
  • Page 22 3:29 h 1:13  Timer To open the roll-down menu, touch the All Miele household appliances that are orange bar at the top edge of the connected to your WiFi network and screen and swipe down with your fin- that have SuperVision display activated ger.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time At the end of the program, if the Au- Every dishwasher is tested at the fac- toOpen function is on, the door locking tory. There will be residual water in the pins automatically retract. machine from this test.

  • Page 25: Closing The Door

    Before using for the first time Closing the door Activating the safety lock  Push the baskets in. Use the safety lock to prevent children opening the dishwasher door. The door  Raise the door upward until the catch can then only be opened by using a lot engages.

  • Page 26: Miele@Home (Depending On Model)

    - A WiFi network tions cannot be guaranteed. - The Miele app Miele@home availability - A Miele user account. The user ac- The ability to use the Miele app de- count can be created via the Miele pends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country.

  • Page 27: Basic Settings

    Set up Miele@home? will  Turn the dishwasher on using the appear on the display.  sensor button.  If you want to set up Miele@home The welcome screen will appear when now, select the option. Continue the dishwasher is turned on and the Tip: To postpone setup until later, select welcome melody will sound.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 (depending on change. model). The selected setting is marked in or- The settings can be altered at any ange.

  • Page 36: Language

    Settings Language  Time The display can be set to appear in one The current time of day must be set be- of several different languages. fore you can use the timer option. You can change the language used in Setting the clock format the display and also the country via the You can select either a 24-hour or 12- Language ...

  • Page 37: Water Hardness

    Settings Water hardness °d gr/gal °fH Display Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener. - The dishwasher must be pro- grammed to the correct water hard- ness for your area. - Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.

  • Page 38: Autodos (Autodos)

    Settings Setting the water hardness AutoDos (AutoDos)  Select the water hardness level in AutoDos automatically adjusts the your area and confirm with OK. amount of detergent to the selected program. In the Auto program, the quantity is adjusted depending on the degree of soiling of the dishware.

  • Page 39: Rinse Aid

    If spots appear on dishes and glass- The “Settings” and “Miele@home set- ware: tings” menus will be added as addi- tional menu options. - Increase the rinse aid dosage.
  • Page 40 Settings The Miele app is available to download As an alternative to networking via the free of charge from the Apple App Miele app, you can connect your dish- ® washer to your WiFi network using WPS Store or from the Google Play Store™.
  • Page 41 OK. Deactivate and confirm with OK.  Use the  sensor buttons to con- In the Miele@home menu, the menu op- secutively call up the WiFi signal tion Activate will now be displayed in- strength, the name of your router, and...
  • Page 42 Settings Set up again Reset network configuration? This menu option only appears if you This menu option only appears if you have already connected your dish- have already connected your dish- washer to your WiFi network. washer to your WiFi network. You can use this menu option to reset Connecting via the app all WiFi module settings to the factory...

  • Page 43: Remote Control (Depending On Model)

    Even if the Remote control option is stalled automatically. They must be initi- turned off, you can use Miele to call up ated manually. information about your appliance. How- ever, you cannot start any programs or If you do not install an update, you can change any settings from it.

  • Page 44: Smartstart (Depending On Model)

    - 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 45: 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 46: Temperature

    Settings Changing the electricity-rate times Temperature You can change the start, finish, or pri- You can set whether the temperature ority of an electricity-rate time. should be displayed in °F/Fahrenheit or °C/Celsius.  Select an electricity rate time from R1–R3 to change. The factory default setting is °C/Cel- sius.

  • Page 47: Volume

    If you only ever use combination deter- vated. gent products or automatic dispensing using Miele PowerDisks (if available), Audible signals you can turn off the refill reminders for reactivation salt and rinse aid if you The audible signals at the end of a pro- wish.

  • Page 48: Autoopen

    Settings AutoOpen BrilliantLight In some programs the door automati- This dishwasher is equipped with inte- cally opens slightly to assist the drying rior lighting. process. When the door is open, the lighting turns off automatically after 15 minutes. This function can be deactivated if you wish.

  • Page 49: System Lock

    Settings System Lock Software version The system lock prevents your dish- You can display the electronic software washer being used without your knowl- version of your dishwasher for technical edge. support purposes. If an attempt is made to turn the dish- Legal Information washer on when the system lock is acti- You can view legal information about...

  • Page 50: Copyrights And Licenses For Operator And Control Software

    The copyright powers of Miele tected by copyright. The copyrights and third parties have to be respected. held by Miele and third parties must be respected. Furthermore, this device/appliance con- tains software components which are...

  • Page 51: Showroom

    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 settings?  Select the option and confirm with OK.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 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 55: Loading Examples

    Loading the dishwasher Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 56 Loading the dishwasher Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70 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 71: 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 72 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 73: Operation

    Back sensor button to return to the Pro- grams menu. If you want to control the dishwasher remotely using the Miele app (depend- ing on model), you will first need to acti- vate the Remote start option (see “Acti- vate Remote start” under “Options”).

  • Page 74: Display Of Program Duration

    Operation Display of program duration Starting a program The estimated duration of the selected The dishwasher can only be started if program appears on the display before the door is closed. the program begins. During the program  Touch the Start sensor button. sequence, the time left until the end of If necessary, confirm the previously the program and the current program...

  • Page 75: End Of Program

    Operation End of program Energy management The audible signal might sound at the To save energy, the dishwasher will turn end of the program. off automatically 10 minutes after the last time a sensor button is pressed or The program has ended when the dis- after the end of a program.

  • Page 76: Turning Off The Dishwasher

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

  • Page 77: 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  Close the door and press the Start program stages may be missed. sensor button.

  • Page 78: Options

    Use the safety lock to secure minutes to save energy. the dishwasher door. To turn the display back on for a few minutes, press the  sensor button. You can also activate a timer via the Miele app.
  • Page 79 Options Setting “Start at” Setting EcoStart With the Start at function, you set the EcoStart function enables you to exact time at which you want the pro- benefit from cheaper electricity rates at gram to start. night. Before you can use this option, you need to set up to 3 electricity-rate ...
  • Page 80 Settings the timer. Timer  menu will no longer show the EcoStart function but will instead show Deleting the timer SmartStart (see “Miele@home” under  Select the Delete option and confirm “Settings”). with If your energy provider offers this ser- The time for the timer is reset to the vice, they will send a signal to your current time of day.

  • Page 81: Activating Remote Start (Depending On Model)

    You can start your dishwasher remotely Even if the Remote start option is not using the Miele app. To do this, you first active, you can check the status of your need to install the app on your mobile...

  • Page 82: 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 dishes 158/60 149/56 with the ability to adjust energy and wa- –70...
  • Page 83 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 84 Energy The water intake temperature must be Saver 115°F (45°C) for light to normally soiled dishes.    Filters Wash program for cleaning Miele ventila- 167/75 131– tion hood filters. 158/55 –70   Clean Special cleaning program to remove...
  • Page 85 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 86: 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, press the Start sensor but- the options in the Options menu of a ton to start the program.
  • Page 87 Options Express Extra clean The Express option reduces the pro- You can select this option to increase gram cycle time. the cleaning performance of the pro- grams. In order to achieve optimum cleaning results, the temperature, and therefore If you activate this option, the program the energy consumption, will increase cycle times and the main wash temper- with this option.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90 Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the external sur- faces, do not use the following: - cleaning agents containing soda, am- monia, acids, or chloride - cleaning agents containing lime scale remover - abrasive cleaning agents, such as scouring powder, scouring liquid, or pumice stones - cleaning agents containing solvents - stainless-steel cleaning agents...

  • Page 91: 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 92 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 93: 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 94 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 95 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 96: 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 97 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 98: 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 99 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 100: 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 101: Fault Messages

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

  • Page 102: Door Release

    “Before using for the first time”) and turn the additional details. 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 103: Water Intake Fault

    Turn off  Turn off the dishwasher. the appliance, close the wa-  Close the shut-off valve. 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 104: Water Drainage Fault

    Frequently asked questions Water drainage fault Problem Possible cause and solution The alarm tone is Before remedying the fault: sounding.  Turn off the dishwasher. The following message Water-drainage fault. appears on the display: There might be water in the wash cabinet.  ...

  • Page 105: Fault In The Autodos (Automatic Dispensing)

    PowerDisk” under “Detergent”). The following message  If the same fault message appears again, contact appears on the display: Miele Customer Service. AutoDos lid open The following message The AutoDos function is active and the PowerDisk is appears on the display: empty.
  • Page 106 AutoDos in the Options menu of a pro- Miele Service. gram and manually dispensing the detergent via the detergent compartment.  If you wish to use AutoDos again, contact Miele Customer Service. At the end of the pro- An empty PowerDisk has been inserted or the Auto- gram, the alarm tone Dos is blocked by residual detergent.

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 109 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Build-up of odors in the The frequent use of low-temperature wash programs wash cabinet (< 122°F/50°C) increases the risk of contamination and odors inside the wash cabinet.  Regularly run a high-temperature program. This is to prevent contamination and odors.

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112 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 113 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 114 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution There are rust stains on The affected items are not corrosion resistant. the utensils.  No remedy. Purchase utensils which are dishwasher-safe. A program was not run after reactivation salt was added. Traces of salt have got into the normal wash cycle.

  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117 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 118: 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 119 *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 120: 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 121 *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 122: 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 123 *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 124: 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 125 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 127 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...
  • Page 128 G 7911, G 7916 en-US M.-Nr. 11 838 282 / 00...

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