Miele G 5892 SCVi SL Active - User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Safety with children  Children must be kept away from the dishwasher unless they are constantly supervised.  Children may only use the dishwasher without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner. Children must beable to understand and recog...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 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 safet...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12  During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the dishwasher must be disconnected from the electricity supply (turn it off andwithdraw the plug from the socket).  If the power cord is damaged, it must only be replaced with a spe- cific cord of the same type (...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13  Ensure that the dishwasher is installed in a way that does not cause the doors to be blocked when the door is automatically opened(AutoOpen function).  If the dishwasher is being used behind closed cabinet fronts (e.g., doors), ensure that the automatic door openi...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 Correct use  Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. There is a danger of explo- sion.  Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat. Avoid contact with detergents. Do notinhale powder detergents. Do not swallow dishwa...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15  In dishwashers with a cutlery basket (depending on model), knives and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basketfor safety reasons. Knives and forks placed with the handles down-wards pose a danger of injury.  Plastic items which cannot withstan...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16 California Proposition 65  WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals mineral oils 1 , Nickel (Metallic) 1 , Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) 1 and Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) 2 , which are known to the State of California to cause 1 can- cer and 2 birth defects o...

Notes on the operating instructions 17 Notes on the layout Warnings  Warnings important for safety are highlighted like this. This alerts you tothe potential danger of injury to peo-ple or damage to property.Read the warnings carefully and fol-low the instructions and directions. Notes Notes contai...

Scope of delivery 18 The following items are supplied: - dishwasher - operating instructions for using the dishwasher - installation sheet for installing the dishwasher - other installation accessories for in- stalling the dishwasher (see installa-tion sheet) - funnel for filling the reactivation sa...

Guide to the appliance 19 Appliance overview a Top spray arm b Cutlery tray (depending on model) c Upper basket (depending on model) d Middle spray arm e Aeration valve f Bottom spray arm g Filter combination h Salt reservoir i Data plate j Rinse aid reservoir k Detergent compartment

Guide to the appliance 20 Control panel a In-operation indicator lightFor indicating an ongoing wash pro-gram when the door is closed. b Program selection   Normal = Normal   Pots = Pots & Pans   Crystal = China & Crystal   Quick = QuickIntenseWash   Sani = SaniWash   More = Additional...

Guide to the appliance 21 Display functions The display is used to select or set thefollowing: - the program - the Timer - the Settings  The display can show the following: - the program stage - The estimated time left for the pro- gram to run - Any relevant fault messages and in- formation To save...

Caring for the environment 22 Disposal of the packing material The cardboard box and packing materi-als protect the appliance during ship-ping. They have been designed to bebiodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,etc. are disposed of safely and kept outof the reach of c...

Before using for the first time 23 Every dishwasher is tested at the fac-tory. There will be residual water in themachine from this test. It is not an in-dication that the dishwasher has beenused previously. Opening the door In some programs, the door automati-cally opens slightly to assist the dryi...

Before using for the first time 24 Miele@home (depending onmodel) Your dishwasher is equipped with anintegrated WiFi module. To use this feature, you will need: - A WiFi network - The Miele app - A Miele user account. The user ac- count can be created via the Mieleapp The Miele app will guide you as...

Before using for the first time 25 Basic settings Turning on the dishwasher  Open the door.  Turn the dishwasher on with the   button. The welcome screen will appear whenthe dishwasher is turned on. For more information about the displayfunctionality, see “Display functions”under “Machine descrip...

Before using for the first time 26 Setting the water hardness The display changes to the screen forsetting the water hardness. - The dishwasher must be programmed to the correct water hardness for yourarea. - Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardnesslevel in your ar...

Before using for the first time 27 Reactivation salt In order to achieve good cleaning re-sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results inthe build-up of calcium deposits ondishes and on the inner surfaces of themachine. Domestic water with a hardness levelhigher than 5 g...

Before using for the first time 28 Filling the salt reservoir Before filling the salt reservoir for thefirst time, you must fill it with approx.1 l of water to enable the salt to dis-solve. Once the dishwasher has been usedfor the first time, there is always suffi-cient water in the reservoir.  Rem...

Before using for the first time 29 Refilling the salt  Fill the salt reservoir with reactivationsalt when    Refill salt appears in the display.  Confirm with OK . The salt refill indicator will go out.  Danger of corrosion due to saline solution.Salt solution that runs out can causecorrosion in...

Before using for the first time 30 Rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure thatwater does not cling and leave marks ondishes during the drying phase, andhelps dishes dry faster after they havebeen washed. Rinse aid is poured into the containerand the amount set is dispensed auto-matically.  Liqu...

Before using for the first time 31 Adding rinse aid  Press the yellow button   on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir. The lid will spring open.  Fill with rinse aid until the filling levelindicator (arrow) changes to a darkcolor while the door is horizontallyopen. The rinse aid reservoir holds ap...

Settings 32 You can alter the dishwasher ’s controlsto suit changing requirements by ad-justing the settings (depending onmodel). The settings can be altered at anytime. Opening the Settings menu  Turn the dishwasher on with the   button if it is turned off.  Use the   program selection button t...

Settings 33 Language   The display can be set to appear in oneof several different languages. You can change the language used inthe display and also the country via the Language   sub-menu. The flag after the word Language  serves as a guide if a language that youdo not understand has been set.I...

Settings 35 Rinse Aid You can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results. The rinse aid dosage can be set from 0to 6 ml. 3 ml is the factory default setting. The rinse aid dosage can turn out to behigher than the set value due to the au-tomatic adjustment of the program. If spots appear on dishes a...

Settings 38 Remote update (depending onmodel) The RemoteUpdate menu option isonly displayed and can only be se-lected if the requirements for usingMiele@home have been met (see“Miele@home” under “Before usingfor the first time”). The RemoteUpdate function is used forupdating the software in your dis...

Settings 39 Display brightness You can set the display brightness toone of 7 different levels. Buzzer A sequence of audible signals will soundat the end of the program or if there is afault, provided that the audible signalshave been activated. The audible signals at the end of theprogram and the al...

Settings 40 Extra clean You can choose this function to increasethe cleaning performance of the pro-grams. If you activate this function, the programcycle times and the main wash temper-atures will increase. The water and en-ergy consumption may increase. If this function is turned on, it will be ap...

Caring for the environment 42 Energy-saving dishwashing This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-nomical in its use of water and electric-ity. You can make the most of your machineby following these tips: - Washing in a dishwasher generally uses less water and energy thanwashing by hand. - There is no n...

Loading the dishwasher 43 General information Remove coarse food residues fromdishes. There is no need to pre-rinse items un-der running water.  Damage can be caused by ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease, orpaint.These substances will contaminatethe dishwasher and can then nolonger be removed.Do no...

Loading the dishwasher 44 Wash items not suitable for dishwash-ers: - Wooden cutlery and dishes or items with wooden parts. These may dis-color and fade. Additionally, the glueused in these items is not dishwashersafe and wooden handles may comeloose after being washed in a dish-washer. - Craft item...

Loading the dishwasher 45 Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray

Loading the dishwasher 46 Upper basket See “Loading examples” under “Load-ing the dishwasher ” for examples ofhow to load dishware and utensils. Loading the upper basket  Risk of damage due to water leakage.If you run the dishwasher without theupper basket, water can leak out ofthe dishwasher.Only ...

Loading the dishwasher 47 Adjusting the FlexCare cup rack You can set the height and depth of thecup rack at 2 different levels so that itcan accommodate larger cups and sothat taller items can be placed under-neath it.  Pull the cup rack upward and click itinto the desired position (see arrows).

Loading the dishwasher 48 Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for talleritems in the lower basket or upper bas-ket, the upper basket can be adjustedon 3 levels with 3/4" (2 cm) betweeneach level. The upper basket can also be set at anangle so that water can run off freelyfrom ...

Loading the dishwasher 49 Lower basket See “Loading examples” under “Load-ing the dishwasher ” for examples ofhow to load dishware and utensils. Loading the lower basket  Place larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc., in the lower basket. Glasses, cups, and s...

Loading the dishwasher 50 The MultiClips enable you to fastenwash light items such as those madefrom plastic onto the glass holder.  Fold up the MultiClips.  Secure light items to the MultiClips.

Loading the dishwasher 51 Cutlery tray See “Loading examples” under “Load-ing the dishwasher ” for examples ofhow to load dishware and utensils.  Arrange the utensils in the tray asshown. Loading the cutlery tray To make unloading easier, utensilsshould be grouped in zones, one forknives, one for f...

Detergents 52 Active ingredients  Damage caused by using unsuit- able cleaning agents.Cleaning agents that are not suitablefor domestic dishwashers can causedamage to the dishwasher or to thewash items.Only use cleaning agents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers. Modern cleaning agents contain vario...

Detergents 53  Risk of chemical burns from de- tergent.Dishwasher detergents can causeburning on the skin and in the eyes,nose, mouth, and throat.Avoid contact with detergents. Do not inhale or ingest powder deter-gents. Do not swallow dishwasherdetergents. Seek medical attentionimmediately if dete...

Detergents 54 Adding detergent  Press the yellow button   on the lid of the detergent compartment. The lid will spring open. The lid will also open at the end of aprogram.  Add the detergent to the detergentcompartment.  Push the lid shut until you hear it clickinto place. The detergent must not...

Operation 55 Turning on the dishwasher  Turn on the faucet if it is turned off.  Make sure the spray arms can rotatefreely.  Close the door.  Press the   button. The program selected will appear in thedisplay briefly and the indicator light forthe program selected will come on. Then the display...

Operation 56 Display of program duration The estimated duration of the selectedprogram appears on the display beforethe program begins. If the door isopened during the program, the timeleft until the end of the program is dis-played. Each program phase is indicated by asymbol:  Pre-rinse/Soak  Mai...

Operation 57 End of program At the end of a program, the in-opera-tion indicator light will be flashing slowlywith the door shut. The audible signalmay also be sounding. The in-operation indicator light will goout 10 minutes after the end of the pro-gram if the door is closed. The program has ended ...

Operation 58 Turning off the dishwasher  Open the door.  The dishwasher can be turned off atany time using the   button.  Confirm the query Turn appliance off with OK . Turning the dishwasher off during a pro-gram stops the program. You can also do this to stop an ongoingtimer.  If you have pre...

Operation 59 Interrupting a program A program will be interrupted as soon asthe door is opened.After 4 seconds, the indicator light ofthe selected program will flash and themessage Continue with OK will appear in the display.  Confirm with OK and close the door within 4 seconds. The program will co...

Options 60   Timer You can set the start time of a program.The program start time can be delayedfor between 30 minutes and 24 hours. With start-time delays between30 minutes and 3 hours, the delay canbe set in 30 minute stages. It is set inhours for periods longer than this. During manual detergent...

Options 61 After you have activated the timer, allthe displays will turn off after a fewminutes to save energy. Press the   button to switch the dis- play back on again for a few minutes.  Open the door if you need to checkhow long the timer has left to run. The time up until the program starts wi...

Program overview 62 Program When to use Program sequence Pre- wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying °F/°C °F/°C Normal 1 Program for regular use to completelywash a full load of normally soiled disheswith the ability to adjust energy and wa-ter consumption based on the soil loadof the dish...

Program overview 63 Consumption 2 Duration 2 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 kWh kWh h:min h:min 0.92 1.05 3.2/12.1 2:59 2:42 1.25 1.35 2.9/11.0 3:18 3:01 0.85 1.00 2.8/10.5 2:41 2:21 1.00 1.15 2.6/10.0 1:12 0:58 1.35 1....

Program options 66 Selecting program options You can use program options to adjustthe programs. To do this, you can select or deselectthe program options before running theprogram.  Open the door.  Turn the dishwasher on with the   button. The indicator light next to the selectedprogram will come...

Cleaning and care 67 Check the condition of your dish-washer regularly (approx. every 4–6 months). This helps to avoid faultsand problems.  Damage due to unsuitable clean- ing agents.All surfaces are susceptible toscratching. Contact with unsuitablecleaning agents can alter or discolorall surfaces....

Cleaning and care 68 Cleaning the control field  The control field should only be wiped with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning the reflector panel The reflector panel for the in-operationindicator light is situated on the coversheeting underneath the countertop.  The reflector panel should only beclea...

Cleaning and care 69 Cleaning the spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspected reg-ularly (approx. every 2–4 months). Never run a wash program withoutusing the spray arms.  Damage due to soiling entering the circulation sy...

Cleaning and care 70 Removing the upper spray arm 2 1  Push the upper spray arm upward   to engage the inner ratchet. Then un-screw the spray arm by rotating thescrew thread counterclockwise   (view from below). Removing the middle spray arm 2 1  Rotate the screw thread of the middlespray arm cl...

Cleaning and care 72 Inserting the lower spray arm  Reinstall the lower spray arm and en-sure that the filter combination liesflat in the base of the wash cabinet.  Rotate the screw thread of the lowerspray arm clockwise (view fromabove) until the arrow in the viewingwindow points to the lock symb...

Cleaning and care 73 Checking the filters in the washcabinet The filter combination in the base of thewash cabinet retains coarse soil fromthe suds solution. This prevents soilinggetting into the circulation system andre-entering the wash cabinet throughthe spray arms.  Damage due to soiling enteri...

Cleaning and care 75 Cleaning the water-intake filter A filter is incorporated in the screw con-nection to protect the water-intakevalve. If the filter is soiled, insufficientwater flows into the wash cabinet.  Risk of electric shock from volt- age.The plastic housing of the water con-nection conta...

Cleaning and care 76 Cleaning the drain pump If water remains in the wash cabinet af-ter the end of a program, the water hasnot been pumped away. The drain pumpmay be blocked by foreign objects.These foreign objects are easy to re-move.  Disconnect the dishwasher from thepower supply. To do this, t...

Cleaning and care 77 The drain pump (see arrow) is under-neath the cover.  Risk of injury from glass splinters. It is especially difficult to see glasssplinters in the drain pump.Take care when cleaning the drainpump.  Carefully remove all foreign objectsfrom the drain pump. Check the drainpump im...

Frequently asked questions 78 Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily reme-died. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contactMiele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser-vice...

Frequently asked questions 79 Fault messages Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. The alarm tone is sound-ing. One of the followingfaults appears in the dis-play: Before remedying the fault:  Turn off the dishwasher.    Fault F There may be a te...

Frequently asked questions 80 Door release Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. The alarm tone is sound-ing. The following fault is in-dicated via the display: Before remedying the fault:  Turn off the dishwasher.    Fault F33 The door does not ...

Frequently asked questions 81 Water intake fault Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. The alarm tone is sound-ing. One of the followingmessages appears in thedisplay:    Open water supply The faucet is turned off.  Open the faucet all the way. ...

Frequently asked questions 82 Water drainage fault Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. The alarm tone is sound-ing. The following messageappears on the display:    Drain Before remedying the fault:  Turn off the dishwasher. Water drainage fault...

Frequently asked questions 83 General dishwasher problems Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly.The alarm tone is sound-ing.The indicator light of theselected program isflashing and the mes-sage Continue with OK ap- pears in the display.The dishwash...

Frequently asked questions 85 Noises Problem Possible cause and solution There is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi-net. A spray arm is knocking against a wash item.  Carefully open the door and rearrange the washitems that are obstructing the spray arm. There is a rattling noisein the wash cabinet....

Frequently asked questions 86 Poor cleaning results Problem Possible cause and solution The dishes are not clean. The dishes were not loaded correctly.  See notes under “Loading the dishwasher ”. The program was not powerful enough.  Select a more powerful program (see “Programoverview”).  Activa...

Frequently asked questions 87 Problem Possible cause and solution The dishware is not dryor utensils and glassesare flecked. The rinse-aid dosage is set too low or the rinse-aidreservoir is empty.  Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, orchange the brand of rinse aid (see “Rinse aid” un-der...

Customer Service 89 Information to help you rectify faultsyourself and about Miele spare partscan be found at www.miele.com/ser-vice. Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannotremedy yourself, please contact yourMiele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Mie...

Optional accessories 90 Dishwasher detergent, rinse aid, andcleaning and care products are availablefor this dishwasher, as are optional ac-cessories. All the products have been designed forMiele appliances. These and many other useful productscan be ordered directly from Miele’s on-line store, Miel...

Optional accessories 91 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- ciate...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 92 The Miele Waterproof System Provided your dishwasher has been in-stalled correctly, the Miele WaterproofSystem will protect you from waterdamage. Water inlet  Risk to health due to wash water. Water in the dishwasher must not beused as drinking water.Do not drink any ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 93 A faucet with a ¾" male thread must beprovided on site. If this type of faucet isnot available, only a qualified installermay connect the dishwasher to thedrinking water supply. A backflow preventer is not required.The appliance meets the requirementsof the applica...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 94 Water drainage The appliance drainage system has anon-return valve, which prevents dirtywater from flowing back into the dish-washer via the drain hose. The dishwasher is supplied with approx.5 ft (1.5 m) of flexible drain hose with aninternal diameter of 7/8" (22 ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 95 Venting the water drain If the on-site drainage connection is sit-uated lower than the guide path for thelower basket rollers in the open door,the drainage system must be vented.Otherwise, a siphoning effect during aprogram can cause the wash cabinet toempty itself of ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 96 Electrical connection  Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could bedangerous.Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating shown on the dataplate match the household powersupply.The power outlet must be accessibleafter installation. Do not u...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 97 Hardwired electrical connection It is possible to hardwire this applianceto an existing power cable.  CAUTION: Before servicing, dis- connect the power supply by eitherremoving the fuse, shutting off thepower main or manually “tripping”the circuit breaker.Installation...

Sound emission testing 98 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. ...

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