Miele G 7156 SCVi SF - User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 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 typicalhome settings.  This...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 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 p...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 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 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.  Do not place ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12  The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure problem-free operation.  In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers must only be installed under a continuous countertop which is se-cured to adjacent cabinetry.  A sink in ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14  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. However, cutlery placed handle downin...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15 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 1 , Nickel (Metallic) 1 , Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) 1 and ...

Guide to the appliance 16 Appliance overview a Door locking pins b Top spray arm c 3D MultiFlex Cutlery Tray (dependingon model) d Upper basket (depending on model) e Middle spray arm f Aeration valve g Bottom spray arm h Filter combination i Salt reservoir j Data plate k Rinse aid reservoir l Deter...

Guide to the appliance 17 Control panel a In-operation indicator lightFor indicating an ongoing wash pro-gram when the door is closed. b DisplayFor further information, see “Displayfunctions” under “Guide to the appli-ance”. c   buttons For program selection. For changing the values displayed. For...

Guide to the appliance 18 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 19 Disposal of the packing mate-rial 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 andkept out of the reach of ...

Before using for the first time 20 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 dryin...

Before using for the first time 21 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 further information about the dis-play functionality, see “Display func-tions” under “Guide to...

Before using for the first time 22 Finally, prompts will appear in the dis-play. After confirming these prompts with OK , the messages    Refill salt and    Refill rinse aid may appear.  Add salt and rinse aid if necessary(see “Reactivation salt” and “Rinseaid” under “Before using for the firstti...

Before using for the first time 23 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 24 Filling the salt reservoir Before filling the salt reservoir for thefirst time, you must fill it with approx.1/2 gallon (2 l) of water to enable thesalt to dissolve. Once the dishwasher has been usedonce, there is always sufficient waterin the salt reservoir.  Rem...

Before using for the first time 25 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 26 Rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure thatwater does not cling and leave markson dishes 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 27 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 28 You can alter the dishwasher’s con-trols to suit changing requirements byadjusting 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 button to select the ...

Settings 29 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 thatyou do not understand has been set.I...

Settings 30 °d gr/gal °fH Display 11 11 20 11 12 13 22 12 13 14 23 13 14 15 25 14 15 16 27 15 16 17 29 16 17 18 31 17 18 19 32 18 19 20 34 19 20 21 36 20 21 22 38 21 22 23 40 22 23 24 41 23 24 25 43 24 25 26 45 25 26 27 47 26 27 28 49 27 28 29 50 28 29 30 52 29 30 31 54 30 31 32 56 31 32 33 58 32 33...

Settings 31 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 32 Refill reminders If you only ever use combination deter-gent products or automatic dispensingusing Miele PowerDisks (if available),you can turn off the refill reminders forreactivation salt and rinse aid if youwish. Please make sure that if you stop us-ing combination detergents, you ref...

Settings 33 2nd interim rinse You can choose this function to in-crease the cleaning performance of theprograms with a second interim rinse. When this function is activated, waterconsumption may increase. If this function is switched on, it will beapplied to all programs until it isswitched off agai...

Caring for the environment 34 Energy-saving dishwashing This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-nomical in its use of water and electric-ity. You can make the most of your ma-chine by following these tips: - Washing in a dishwasher generally uses less water and energy thanwashing by hand. - There is no...

Loading the dishwasher 35 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 36 Wash items not suitable for dish-washers: - Wooden cutlery and dishes or items with wooden parts. These may dis-color and fade. The glue used inthese items is not dishwasher-proofand wooden handles may comeloose after being washed in a dish-washer. - Craft items, antiques, ...

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

Loading the dishwasher 38 Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray

Loading the dishwasher 39 Upper basket 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 run the dishwasher with the up-per basket in place (except duringthe Tall items program, if available).  ...

Loading the dishwasher 40 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 upwards and click itinto the desired position (see arrow). L...

Loading the dishwasher 41 Lowering the spikes On both right-hand rows of spikes, youcan lower every other spike to make iteasier to arrange larger dishes, like ce-real bowls.  Press the yellow lever downward   , and then lower the dark grayspikes   .  Place the bowls vertically in the rowof spik...

Loading the dishwasher 42 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 43 Lower basket Loading the lower basket  Place larger and heavier items suchas plates, serving platters,saucepans, bowls, etc., in the lowerbasket. Glasses, cups, and small plates andsaucers can also be placed in thelower basket. Loading the MultiComfort area The rear sectio...

Loading the dishwasher 45 Cutlery tray See “Loading the dishwasher, Loadingexamples” for examples of how toload dishware and utensils.  Load the utensils into the 3D Multi-Flex Tray. Loading the 3D MultiFlex Tray To make unloading easier, utensilsshould be grouped in zones, one forknives, one for f...

Detergents 46 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 47  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 de-tergents. Do not swallow dishwasherdetergents. Seek medical attentionimmediately if dete...

Detergents 48 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 49 Turning on the dishwasher  Turn on the water supply if it is turnedoff.  Open the door.  Make sure the spray arms can rotatefreely.  Press the   button. The program selected will appear in thedisplay briefly and the indicator light forthe program selected will come on. Then the dis...

Operation 50 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 51 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 52 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.  Risk of damage ...

Operation 53 Interrupting a program A program will be interrupted as soonas the door is opened.After 4 seconds, the indicator light ofthe selected program and the time dis-play will flash.  Press the Program button and close the door within 4 seconds. The program will continue from thepoint at whic...

Options 54   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 between 30 min-utes and 3 hours, the delay can be setin 30 minute stages. It is set in hours forperiods longer than this. During manual deterge...

Program overview 56 Program When to use Program sequence Pre- wash Main wash Interim rinse Finalrinse Drying °F/°C °F/°C Normal 1 Program for regular use to completelywash a full load of normally soileddishes with the ability to adjust energyand water consumption based on thesoil load of the dishes....

Program overview 57 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 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....

Program options 58 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 59 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 60 Hygiene cycle The frequent use of low-temperaturewash programs increases the risk ofcontamination and odors inside thewash cabinet. If you repeatedly uselow-temperature programs, you shouldregularly run a high-temperature pro-gram. This is to prevent contaminationand odors. You ...

Cleaning and care 61 Cleaning the control panel  The control panel should only be wiped with a 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 becleaned wit...

Cleaning and care 62 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 63 Removing the upper spray arm  Push the upper spray arm upward   to engage the inner ratchet. Then un-screw the spray arm by rotating thescrew thread counterclockwise   . Removing the middle spray arm  Rotate the screw thread of the middlespray arm clockwise   and remove the...

Cleaning and care 64 Inserting the upper spray arm  Reinstall the upper spray arm andtighten it by hand. Inserting the middle spray arm  Replace the middle spray arm andturn the screw thread counterclock-wise until it engages. Make sure thatthe recesses in the lock line up. Inserting the lower spr...

Cleaning and care 65 Checking the filters in thewash cabinet 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 66  In order to clean the inside of the fil-ter, pull the microfilter on the plasticring downwards and away from thefilter combination.  Rinse all of the filters under runningwater. If necessary, use a soft cleaningbrush to remove soiling.  Insert the microfilter back into the f...

Cleaning and care 67 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 drainpump may be blocked by foreign ob-jects. These foreign objects are easy toremove.  Disconnect the dishwasher from thepower supply. To do this, t...

Cleaning and care 68 The drain pump (see arrow) is under-neath the cover.  Risk of injury from glass splin- ters.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 i...

Frequently asked questions 69 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 70 Fault messages Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. The alarm tone issounding. One of the followingfaults appears in thedisplay: Before remedying the fault:  Turn off the dishwasher.    Fault FXX There may be a tech...

Frequently asked questions 71 Door release Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. The alarm tone issounding. The following fault is in-dicated via the display: Before remedying the fault:  Turn off the dishwasher.    Door fault The door does not o...

Frequently asked questions 72 Water intake fault Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. The alarm tone issounding. One of the followingmessages appears inthe display:    Open water supply The water supply is turned off.  Open the shut-off valve al...

Frequently asked questions 73 Water drainage fault Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. The alarm tone issounding. The following messageappears on the display:    Drain Before remedying the fault:  Turn off the dishwasher. Water drainage fault.T...

Frequently asked questions 74 General dishwasher problems Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly.The alarm tone issounding.The indicator light ofthe selected programand the time display willflash.The dishwasher doesnot start or the delay-start time s...

Frequently asked questions 76 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 77 Poor cleaning results Problem Possible cause and solution The dishware is notclean. The dishware was not loaded correctly.  See notes under “Loading the dishwasher”. The program was not powerful enough.  Select a more powerful program (see “Programoverview”).  Activa...

Customer Service 81 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 82 Dishwasher detergent, rinse aid, andcleaning and care products are avail-able for this dishwasher, as are optionalaccessories. 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 83 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* 84 Water inlet  Risk to health due to wash water. Water in the dishwasher must not beused as drinking water.Do not drink any water from the dish-washer.  Risk to health and risk of dam- age due to contaminated incomingwater.The quality of the incoming watermust correspo...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 85 A faucet with a 9/16" male thread mustbe provided on site. If this type offaucet is not available, only a qualifiedinstaller may connect the dishwasher tothe drinking water supply. A backflow preventer is not required.The appliance meets the requirementsof the appl...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 86 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* 87 Venting the water drainage 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 appliance toempty itself of ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 88 Electrical connection  Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons couldbe dangerous.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* 89 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 90 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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