Miele G 7266 SCVi SF - User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7  Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup- ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronized withthe grid power supply (e.g., island networks, back-up systems) is pos-sible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply systemcom...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9  The manufacturer ’s warranty may be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired to Miele authorized service standards.  We recommend replacing defective components with original parts. If original Miele parts are installed correctly, Miele ensures fullcompliance w...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10  If the dishwasher is being used behind closed cabinet fronts (e.g., doors), ensure that the automatic door opening mechanism is notblocked. The cabinets used must be sufficiently resistant to moisture. The installation space must be well ventilated.  The dishwashe...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11  Dishes may be very hot at the end of the program. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before un-loading them.  Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish- washers. Do not use liquid dish soap.  Do not use any co...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12  If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely fas- ten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses, and power cords. Disposal of your old dishwasher  Remove the door of the dishwasher so that children cannot be- come trapped inside. California Proposit...

Notes on the operating instructions 13 These operating instructions apply toseveral different dishwasher models ofdifferent heights. The specific dishwasher models are re-ferred to as follows: Standard = 32 1/16" (81.5 cm) highdishwashers (integrated) and 33 11/16" (85.5 cm) high dishwash-er...

Scope of delivery 14 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 sal...

Guide to the appliance 15 Appliance overview a Door locking pins b Top spray arm c 3D MultiFlex cutlery tray 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 Detergent compartment Low...

Guide to the appliance 16 Lower basket a FlexCare Glass & Bottle b MultiClip c XL-Assist d Hinged spikes

Guide to the appliance 17 Control field Back Timer Express Extras Program More Sani Quick Crystal Pots Normal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 a In-operation indicator lightFor indicating an ongoing wash pro-gram when the door is closed. b DisplayFor further information, see “Displayfunctions” under “Guide t...

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 infor- mation To save en...

Caring for the environment 19 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 ch...

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 dryi...

Before using for the first time 21 Closing the door  Push the baskets in.  Raise the door upward until the catchengages. At the end of the program, if the Au-toOpen function is on, the door lock-ing rail must be fully retracted beforethe door is closed. Otherwise, thedoor locking rail will cause t...

Before using for the first time 22 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 y...

Before using for the first time 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 Filling the salt reservoir Before filling the salt reservoir for thefirst time, you must fill it with approx.1.5 L of water to enable the salt to dis-solve.Once the dishwasher has been com-missioned, there is always sufficientwater in the salt reservoir.  Remove t...

Before using for the first time 27 Refilling the salt  When the refill reminder    Refill salt appears in the display, wait until theend of the program and then refill thesalt reservoir.  Confirm with OK . The salt refill indicator will go out.  Risk of corrosion due to saline solution.Saline so...

Before using for the first time 28 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 29 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 30 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 button to select the ...

Settings 31 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.In...

Settings 33 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 and...

Settings 34 Performing Scan & Connect Initial commissioning has been carriedout without Miele@home having beenset up.  Scan the QR code. If you have installed the Miele app andhave a user account, you will be takendirectly to the networking steps.If you have not yet installed the Mieleapp, you ...

Settings 35 In the Miele@home menu, the Deactivate menu option will now be displayed in-stead of Activate . Displaying Connection status You can call up the current connectionstatus of your dishwasher.  Select the Connection status menu op- tion and confirm with OK .  Use the   buttons to consec...

Settings 36 Remote control (depending onthe model) This menu option will only be dis-played if you have connected yourdishwasher to your Wi-Fi network (see“Miele@home” under “Settings”). If you have switched on the Remote con- trol option, the MobileStart menu option is displayed under    More . If...

Settings 37 Running RemoteUpdate Information about the content andscope of a RemoteUpdate will be pro-vided in the Miele app. A message will appear in your dish-washer display if a software update isavailable.You can install the update immediatelyor postpone this until later. When theappliance is tu...

Settings 38 AutoOpen In some programs, the door automati-cally opens slightly to assist the dryingprocess.This function can be deactivated if youwish. However, this negatively affectsthe drying process in most cases.  Risk of injury due to door opening automatically.The door may open automatically ...

Settings 39 Information You can display the following informa-tion about your dishwasher: - Operating hours (see also “Displaying the operating hours” under “Options”) - Program sequences- Total consumption- Fault memory- Data plate- Software version Showroom program For demonstration purposes only....

Caring for the environment 40 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 41 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 not...

Loading the dishwasher 42 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 43 Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray

Loading the dishwasher 44 Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray

Loading the dishwasher 45 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 during the Tall items program, if available). ...

Loading the dishwasher 46 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 47 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 r...

Loading the dishwasher 48 Lower basket Loading the lower basket  Place larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc., in the lower basket. Glasses, cups, and small plates andsaucers can also be placed in thelower basket. Loading the MultiComfort area The rear secti...

Loading the dishwasher 50 Loading the FlexCare Glass & Bottle The glass and bottle holders can beused to keep tall, narrow, and hollowcontainers, e.g., beer glasses, bottles,vases, secure during a program.  The inserts in the glass and bottleholders can be raised to make moreroom for tall glass...

Loading the dishwasher 51 MultiClip The MultiClips enable you to fasten lightwash items such as those made fromplastic.  Secure light items to the MultiClips. Make sure that dishware does notobstruct the middle spray arm. XL-Assist The XL Assist is used to secure largewash items, e.g., pots and pan...

Loading the dishwasher 52 Cutlery tray  Arrange the cutlery in the cutlery trayas shown. Loading the 3D MultiFlex Tray To make unloading easier, utensilsshould be grouped in zones, one forknives, one for forks, one for spoons,etc.Spoon heads should be placed in con-tact with at least one of the ser...

Detergents 53 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 54  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 55 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 56 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 57 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  Main...

Operation 58 End of the program At the end of the 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 en...

Operation 59 Turning off the dishwasher  Open the door.  The dishwasher can be turned off atany time using the   button. Turning the dishwasher off during a pro-gram stops the program.  Use the   button to select the Turn appliance off option.  Confirm the query Turn appliance off with OK . Yo...

Operation 60 Interrupting a program A program will be interrupted as soon asthe door is opened. If the door is closed again, the programwill continue from the point it was at be-fore the door was opened.  Risk of scalding due to hot water. During operation, water in the dish-washer may be very hot....

Options 61   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 63 Activating Remote start You can start your dishwasher remotelyusing the Miele app. To do this, you firstneed to install the app on your mobiledevice, connect the dishwasher to yourWi-Fi network (see “Miele@home” un-der “Settings”), and, if applicable, acti-vate the Remote control option (...

Program overview 64 Program When to use Program sequence Pre- rinse 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 dish-ware with the ability to adjust energy andwater consumption based on the soilingof the dis...

Program overview 65 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 0.97 1.05 3.2/12.1 3:01 2:43 1.40 1.55 3.4/13.0 3:29 3:11 0.85 1.05 3.3/12.5 2:51 2:25 1.00 1.10 2.8/10.5 1:18 0:58 1.45 1....

Options 68 Selecting Extras You can use options to adjust the pro-grams.To do this, you can select or deselectthe extras before starting the selectedprogram.  Press the    Extras button.  Select the extra you want and confirmwith OK . Extras that cannot be combined withthe selected program or ext...

Options 69   Selecting Express You can reduce the program cycle timeusing the Express extra. The time by which the program cycletime is shortened varies according tothe selected program.In order to achieve optimum wash re-sults, the temperature, and thereforethe energy consumption, will slightly in...

Cleaning and care 70 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 71 Cleaning the appliance front  Damage due to soiling. Soiling that is left too long might be-come impossible to remove andcould cause the external surfaces toalter or discolor.It is therefore best to remove anysoiling immediately.  Clean the appliance front with a cleansoft spo...

Cleaning and care 72 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 73 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 75 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 76 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 78 Cleaning the drain pump If water remains in the wash cabinet af-ter the end of a program, the water hasnot been drained off. 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 79 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 any foreign objectsfrom the drain pump. Check the drainpump im...

Frequently asked questions 80 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 81 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 82 Problem Possible cause and solution    Door fault The door does not open automatically. There may be a technical fault.  Open the door manually (see “Opening the door ”under “Before using for the first time”) and turn thedishwasher back on again.  If the same fault m...

Frequently asked questions 83 Problem Possible cause and solution    Intake Before remedying the fault:  Turn off the dishwasher. Water inlet fault.  Open the faucet all the way and start the programagain.  Clean the water inlet filter (see “Cleaning the waterinlet filter ” under “Cleaning and c...

Frequently asked questions 84 Problem Possible cause and solution The detergent compart-ment lid cannot beclosed. Residual detergent is blocking the catch.  Remove the residual detergent. At the end of a programthere is a film of mois-ture on the inside of thedoor and possibly on theinterior cabine...

Frequently asked questions 85 Problem Possible cause and solution Knocking noise in thewater pipes This may be caused by the on-site installation or thecross-section of the piping.  However, this will not affect the functioning of thedishwasher in any way. If in doubt, contact a suitablyqualified p...

Frequently asked questions 87 Problem Possible cause and solution  Fill the salt reservoir (see “Reactivation salt” under“Before using for the first time”). The salt-reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor-rectly.  Replace it, making sure that it screws back on cor-rectly. Unsuitable combination...

Frequently asked questions 88 Problem Possible cause and solution There are rust stains onthe cutlery. The affected items are not corrosion resistant.  No remedy.Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe. A program was not run after reactivation salt wasadded. Traces of salt have got into the norma...

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, Miele...

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 associ- ate...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 92 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 damage due to contaminated incoming water.The quality of the incoming watermust correspon...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 93 The dishwasher is supplied with a 3/8"diameter inlet (with a UNEF 9/16" – 24female threaded nut) and requires anon-site water connection with 3/8"compression fitting and shut-off valve. Ifthis type of faucet is not available, only aqualified installer may c...

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 m...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 95  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 use an ex-tension cord ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 96 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 97 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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