Miele G 7986 SCVi AutoDos K2O - User Manual

Contents 6 Customer Service ......................................................................................................... 125 Contact in the event of a fault ...................................................................................... 125 Appliance warranty and product registra...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 This dishwasher complies with all current local and national safetyrequirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal in-jury and material damage.Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating in-structions carefully before setting up the dis...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 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 9 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 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 safe...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13  Do not place the dishwasher on the water inlet hose. The water in- let hose must be free of kinks and able to move freely after installa-tion. Do not install the water inlet hose or the power cord next to a heatsource, such as a hot water pipe. Do not expose the wa...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14  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 16 Accessories and parts  Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance, and, if applicable, product liability claims will beinvalidated. Transport  Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before using the dishwashe...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17 FCC Declaration of Conformity  These devices comply with FCC Rules Part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules of Opera-tion and is subject to the following c...

Notes on the operating instructions 18 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 19 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 reactivation salt -...

Guide to the appliance 20 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 m A...

Guide to the appliance 21 Lower basket a Glass holder b FlexCare Glass & Bottle c MultiClip d XL-Assist e Hinged spikes f StrawClean

Guide to the appliance 22 Control panel a In-operation indicator lightFor indicating an ongoing wash pro-gram when the door is closed. b    On/Off  sensor button For turning the dishwasher on and off. c Remote sensor button For activating /deactivating the Re-mote start option (depending onmodel). ...

Guide to the appliance 23 Display functions The display is used to select or set thefollowing: - the program - The options - the Timer - the Settings The display can show the following: - the program name - the program stage - The estimated time left for the pro- gram to run - Any relevant fault mes...

Guide to the appliance 24 Examples of how to operate the appli-ance Main menu Use the Back sensor control to switch from the Programs menu to the mainmenu.   Settings Programs  Information In the main menu, you can select be-tween the Programs, Settings, and In-formation menus. In the Programs me...

Caring for the environment 25 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 26 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 27 Door opening aid If the door will not open when knockedor if there is a power failure, the doorcan be opened manually with the dooropening aid supplied with the dish-washer. 1 2  Push the door-opening aid into thegap between the dishwasher frontand the neighboring...

Before using for the first time 28 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 29 Basic settings Turning on the dishwasher  Open the door.  Turn the dishwasher on using the   sensor control. The welcome screen will appear whenthe dishwasher is turned on and thewelcome melody will sound. For more information about the displayfunctionality, see...

Before using for the first time 30 Setting the time The time is updated automatically if aconnection is established with theWiFi network. The display will then change to thescreen for setting the clock format andthe time of day. The current time of day must be set be-fore you can use the timer optio...

Before using for the first time 31 Activating AutoDos The display changes to the settingsscreen for AutoDos (see “Automatic dis-pensing /AutoDos” under “Detergent”). Even if you do not wish to use Auto-Dos, you must remove the tab fromthe AutoDos lid before running thefirst program sequence (see “Ac...

Before using for the first time 32 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 33 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 ...

Before using for the first time 34 Refilling the salt  When the refill reminder    Add salt and run the “Rinse salt” program ap- pears in the display, wait until the endof the program and then refill the saltreservoir.  Confirm with OK . The salt refill indicator will go out.  Risk of corrosion ...

Before using for the first time 35 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 36 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 37 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 using the   sensor control. The Programs menu will appear in thedisplay. For m...

Settings 38 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 39 Water hardness Your dishwasher is fitted with a watersoftener. - 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 area. - Where the water hardness fluctuates, e.g., bet...

Settings 40 Setting the water hardness  Select the water hardness level inyour area and confirm with OK . AutoDos (AutoDos) AutoDos automatically adjusts theamount of detergent to the selectedprogram. If you want to extend the service life ofthe PowerDisk, you can reduce the dis-pensing quantity. T...

Settings 42 WPS As an alternative to networking via theMiele app, you can connect your dish-washer to your Wi-Fi network usingWPS (Wireless Protected Setup). Your WiFi router must support WPS.  Select the WPS menu option and con- firm with OK .  Confirm the message Press the WPS button on your rou...

Settings 43 Displaying the 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   sensor buttons to con- secutively call up the WiFi signalstrength, the name of your router, andthe associated...

Settings 44 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 wish to permanently turn off the Remote control option, you can do this under this menu option. The    Mo...

Settings 45 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 t...

Settings 46 EcoStart This option is not available in all areas. In order to run your dishwasher in themost economical way, you can use the EcoStart option to take advantage of your electricity supplier ’s cheaper en-ergy tariffs (see “Timer ” under “Op-tions”). With this option selected, your dish-w...

Settings 47 Changing the electricity-rate times You can change the start, finish, or prior-ity of an electricity-rate time.  Select an electricity rate time fromR1–R3 to change.  Select the setting you want tochange.  Change the setting and confirm with OK . The selected settings are displayed. T...

Settings 48 Volume A sequence of audible signals will soundat the end of the program or if there is afault, provided that the audible signalshave been activated. Audible signals in the event of a fault In the event of a fault, the alarm tonewill sound 4 times at intervals with ashort pause between e...

Settings 49 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 50 BrilliantLight This dishwasher is equipped with inte-rior lighting.When the door is open, the lightingturns off automatically after 15 minutes. You can also turn off the interior lightingpermanently. SaniWash Cycle If you mainly use low-temperature pro-grams , there is a risk of bacteria...

Settings 51 Copyrights and licenses for op-erator and control software Miele uses their own and third partysoftware which is not subject to any so-called open source license for the oper-ation and control of the device/appli-ance. This software/these softwarecomponents are protected by copyright.The...

Settings 52 Showroom For demonstration purposes only. The dishwasher is equipped with ademo mode for showroom use. Factory default You can reset all dishwasher settings tothe factory default settings. WiFi module settings (where applicable)have to be reset separately (see“Miele@home” under “Settings...

Caring for the environment 53 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 54 General information Remove coarse food residues from dish-ware. There is no need to pre-rinse items un-der running water.  Damage can be caused by ash, sand, wax, lubricant, or paint.These substances will contaminatethe dishwasher and can then nolonger be removed.Do not wa...

Loading the dishwasher 55 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 56 Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray

Loading the dishwasher 57 Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray

Loading the dishwasher 58 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 59 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 60 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. 1 2  Press the yellow lever downward   , and then lower the dark grayspikes   .  Place the bowls vertically in the rowof ...

Loading the dishwasher 61 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 62 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 63 FlexCare Glass & Bottle The glass and bottle holders are used towash stemware, tall glasses, and bot-tles. Adjusting the FlexCare Glass & Bottle You can set the glass and bottle holdersat 2 different heights.  Slide the glass and bottle holder tothe desired height ...

Loading the dishwasher 64 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 65 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 66 StrawClean The drinking straw holder can accom-modate 5 straight or bent straws with amaximum outer diameter of 1/2"(12 mm). Straws with a length of 4"-10" (10–25 cm) are held particularly securely. The best cleaning results will be ob-tained with straws made of...

Loading the dishwasher 67 Adjusting the StrawClean The adjustable bracket of the Straw-Clean ensures that the straws are heldsecurely. Longer straws are held particu-larly securely.  To accommodate long straws, pull upthe StrawClean bracket until it locksinto the upper position.  To adjust the bra...

Loading the dishwasher 68 Filters You can also wash Miele Ventilation-Hood Filters. Select the Filters program for optimum dishwashing results.  Damage caused by protruding parts.Protruding parts can damage thedishwasher.Load the filters in such a way that nocorners protrude over the side of thebas...

Loading the dishwasher 69 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 se...

Detergents 70 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 71  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 72 Automatic dispensing /AutoDos Before you can use AutoDos, you mustinsert a PowerDisk containing powderdetergent into the PowerDisk compart-ment. One PowerDisk contains enough deter-gent for approx. 20 rinse cycles, de-pending on the chosen program. PowerDisks are available to order di-...

Detergents 73 Inserting a PowerDisk Only replace the PowerDisk when themessage PowerDisk empty. Deactivate AutoDos with OK. appears.  Turn the AutoDos lid to   and open it. The message AutoDos lid open will ap- pear on the display.  Remove the empty PowerDisk.  Insert the new PowerDisk and press...

Detergents 74  Close the AutoDos lid and turn it untilthe lid handle is directly below the   symbol. This activates the AutoDos function. If the PowerDisk is not in the correctstarting position, it will be rotated auto-matically. Wait until this procedure ends beforeyou start a program. The AutoDo...

Detergents 75 Manual detergent dispensing Detergent must be manually dispensedif you have deactivated AutoDos in aprogram's Options menu. Detergent dispensing The detergent compartment holds amaximum of 3 1/2" tablespoons. There are marks in the detergent com-partment to aid with dispensing: 1 1...

Operation 77 Turning on the dishwasher  Turn on the water supply if it is turnedoff.  Open the door.  Make sure the spray arms can rotatefreely.  Tap the   sensor button. If the dishwasher has been turned offfor longer than 1 minute, you will needto hold the   sensor button for a bit longer (w...

Operation 78 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. The displayed duration may vary for thesame program. It is influen...

Operation 79 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 ...

Operation 80 Turning off the dishwasher  Open the door.  The dishwasher can be turned off atany time using the   sensor control. Turning the dishwasher off during a pro-gram stops the program.  Confirm the query Turn appliance off? with Yes . You can also do this to stop an ongoingtimer.  Risk ...

Operation 81 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 82   Timer The timer   gives you several options for starting a program at a later time.The start or finish time of a program canbe delayed. You can also use the EcoStart or SmartStart functions to bene- fit from cheaper energy rates at night. During manual detergent dispensing,the deterge...

Options 83 Setting “Start at” With the Start at function, you set the exact time at which you want the pro-gram to start.  Set the hours with the   sensor buttons.  Touch the minute number block.  Use the   sensor buttons to enter the minutes and confirm your entrywith OK . The saved start ti...

Options 84 Setting EcoStart The EcoStart function enables you to benefit from cheaper electricity rates atnight. Before you can use this option,you need to set up to 3 electricity-ratetime zones (see “EcoStart” under “Set-tings”). Then set the time by which the selectedprogram has to be finished.The...

Options 85 Set the time by which the selected pro-gram has to be finished.  Set the hours with the   sensor buttons.  Touch the minute number block.  Use the   sensor buttons to enter the minutes and confirm your entrywith OK . Waiting for SmartStart will appear in the display.  Close the do...

Options 87 Operating hours display You can display how many hours thedishwasher has been in operation so far.  Open the door.  Turn the dishwasher on using the   sensor control.  If necessary, confirm the messagesand refill reminders with OK .  Use the Back sensor control to switch from the Pro...

Program overview 88 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 soilload of the d...

Program overview 89 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....

Program overview 90 Pro- gram When to use Program sequence Pre- rinse Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying °F/°C °F/°C Rinse &Hold For performing a final rinse of dishwarewhen a complete program is not needed.  - - - - ExtraQuiet Extra quiet program for mixed dishwarewith standard, slight...

Options 94 Selecting Extras You can use options to adjust the pro-grams. To do this, you can select or deselectthe options in the Options menu of aselected program before running it.  Open the door.  Turn the dishwasher on using the   sensor control.  Select a different program as re-quired. All...

Options 95 AutoDos The AutoDos extra can be used to switch automatic dispensing on or off(see “Automatic dispensing” under “De-tergent”). The setting applies to all programs. BottleClean You can select the BottleClean extra to increase the cleaning performance ofthe programs for tall, narrow hollowc...

Cleaning and care 96 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 97 Hygiene cycle The frequent use of low-temperaturewash programs increases the risk ofbacteria and odors inside the wash cabi-net. If you repeatedly use low-tempera-ture programs, you should regularly runa high-temperature program. This is toprevent contamination and odors. You ca...

Cleaning and care 98 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 99 Cleaning the AutoDos assembly If the Clean AutoDos message is dis- played, check that the AutoDos isclean, and clean it if necessary, e.g.,powder residues. This helps keep theAutoDos working properly. In order to ensure that the AutoDosfunction works at its best, check iteach ti...

Cleaning and care 100 1 2  Pull the yellow pull tab in the directionof the arrow   and reinsert the Pow- erDisk holder   at the same time. To do this, the arrows in the PowerDiskholder and in the viewing windowmust point toward each other. Theholder must lie flat. The AutoDos lid must close tight...

Cleaning and care 101 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 s...

Cleaning and care 102 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 c...

Cleaning and care 104 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 sym...

Cleaning and care 105 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 enter...

Cleaning and care 107 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, ...

Cleaning and care 108 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 i...

Frequently asked questions 109 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-vic...

Frequently asked questions 110 Problem Possible cause and solution After the program hasstarted, the in-operationindicator light is not visi-ble. The reflector panel was not correctly fitted.  Re-fit the reflector panel correctly (see installationsheet).

Frequently asked questions 111 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: Technical fault...

Frequently asked questions 112 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.    Door opening fault. Switch ...

Frequently asked questions 113 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 the water supply The water supply is turned off.  Open the water supp...

Frequently asked questions 114 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:    Water was not pumped away, see Operating In-structions Before remedying the faul...

Frequently asked questions 115 Fault in the AutoDos (automatic dispensing) Problem Possible cause and solution The following messageappears on the display: PowerDisk inserted? The AutoDos function is activated. There is no Pow- erDisk or an empty PowerDisk has been inserted.  Insert a filled PowerD...

Frequently asked questions 116 Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica-tor light is flashingquickly. At the end of the pro-gram, the alarm tonemight sound and the dis-play shows the followingmessage:    Fault F: Technical fault. Switch the appliance off andback on again. Read th...

Frequently asked questions 117 Spray arm fault Problem Possible cause and solution During the program andat the end of the pro-gram, the display showsthe following message: Check spray arms The dishwasher doesnot turn off at the end ofthe program. The dishware may notbe clean because no de-tergent w...

Frequently asked questions 118 General dishwasher problems Problem Possible cause and solution The door will not openwhen knocked. The Knock2open function has been permanently dis- abled.  Switch the door-opening function on again (see”Knock2open” under “Settings”). If the door still will not open ...

Frequently asked questions 120 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 121 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”).  Acti...

Frequently asked questions 122 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-de...

Frequently asked questions 123 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 combinatio...

Frequently asked questions 124 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 norm...

Customer Service 125 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 Mi...

Optional accessories 126 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, Mie...

Optional accessories 127 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- ciat...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 128 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 correspo...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 130 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* 131 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* 132  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* 133 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.Installatio...

Sound emission testing 134 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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