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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
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HG07-W
M.-Nr. 11 838 263

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Dishwasher To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US HG07-W M.-Nr. 11 838 263...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Closing the door....................22 Miele@home (depending on model) ..............23 Basic settings ...................... 24 Setting the language ..................24 Setting up Miele@home (depending on model) ..........24 Setting the time ....................25 Setting the water hardness ................25 Activating AutoDos..................26 Reactivation salt ....................
  • Page 4 Contents Extra Clean ......................45 Extra Dry......................45 2nd interim rinse....................45 Hygiene cycle ...................... 45 BrilliantLight......................46 Software version....................46 Showroom program..................... 46 Factory default..................... 46 Copyrights and licenses for the communication module........46 Caring for the environment ................47 Energy-saving dishwashing.................
  • Page 5 Contents Options ....................... 73  Timer ......................73 Activating Remote start (depending on model)........... 77 Program overview ..................... 78 Program options ....................82 Selecting program options .................. 82  IntenseZone ....................82  Express...................... 82 Cleaning and care ..................... 83 Cleaning the wash cabinet .................. 83 Cleaning the door and the door seal..............
  • Page 6 Contents Sound emission testing ..................119...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safe...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appropriate use  This dishwasher is intended for use in the home and in similar en- vironments, for example – in shops, offices, and similar work settings – on agricultural estates – by guests in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and other typical home settings.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children  Children must be kept away from the dishwasher unless they are constantly supervised.  Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance.  Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher. Never allow children to play with the dishwasher.
  • Page 10  Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re- pairs should only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.  Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before using the dishwasher and in particular following transport, check it for any visible damage.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  The dishwasher must not be installed underneath a cooktop. The high temperatures radiated by cooktops could damage the dish- washer below. For the same reason, the dishwasher must not be in- stalled next to open fires or other appliances that give off heat, such as heaters etc., not normally found in a kitchen.
  • Page 12 Miele authorized service standards.  We recommend replacing defective components with original parts. If original Miele parts are installed correctly, Miele ensures full compliance with safety requirements and the warranty remains valid.  During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the dishwasher must be disconnected from the electricity supply (turn it off and with- draw the plug from the socket).
  • Page 13 If the power cord is damaged, it must only be replaced with a spe- cific cord of the same type (available from Miele Customer Service). For safety reasons, this must only be done by Miele Customer Ser- vice or a service technician authorized by Miele.
  • Page 14 The appliance must only be operated with properly adjusted door springs. If the door cannot be adjusted properly, contact the Miele Customer Service. The maximum weight of the front panel that can be aligned with the factory-installed door springs is 22-26.5 lb (10–12 kg) depending on model.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat. Avoid contact with detergents. Do not inhale powder detergents. Do not swallow dishwasher detergents. Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
  • Page 16 Accessories and parts  Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance, and, if applicable, product liability claims will be invalidated. ...
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old dishwasher  Remove the door of the dishwasher so that children cannot be- come trapped inside. California Proposition 65  WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals mineral oils , Nickel (Metallic) , Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
  • Page 18: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Machine overview a Door locking pins h Filter combination b Top spray arm i Salt reservoir c 3D MultiFlex Cutlery Tray (depending j Data plate on model) k Rinse aid reservoir d Upper basket (depending on model) l Detergent compartment e Middle spray arm m AutoDos detergent outlet...
  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a  On/Off sensor button g  AutoDos sensor button For turning the dishwasher on and For activating/deactivating AutoDos. off. h  Timer sensor button b In-operation indicator light For selecting a later program start. For indicating an ongoing wash pro- i Display gram when the door is closed.
  • Page 20: Display Functions

    Guide to the appliance The OK sensor button is used to con- Display functions firm a message or setting and also to The display is used to select or set the move to the next menu or another level. following: Under  More, a scroll bar  will ap- - the program pear in the right of the display.
  • Page 21: Caring For The Environment

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
  • Page 22: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Every dishwasher is tested at the fac-  Risk of scalding due to hot wa- tory. There will be residual water in the ter. machine from this test. It is not an in- During operation, water in the dish- dication that the dishwasher has been washer may be very hot.
  • Page 23: Miele@Home (Depending On Model)

    - A WiFi network tions cannot be guaranteed. - The Miele app Miele@home availability - A Miele user account. The user ac- The ability to use the Miele app de- count can be created via the Miele pends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country.
  • Page 24: Basic Settings

     Open the door. pear on the display.  Turn the dishwasher on using the  To set up Miele@home now, confirm  sensor button. by touching OK. The welcome screen will appear when Tip: To postpone setup until later, select the dishwasher is turned on and the the option ...
  • Page 25: Setting The Time

    Before using for the first time Setting the time Setting the water hardness The display changes to the screen for The time is updated automatically if a setting the water hardness. connection is established with the WiFi network. - The dishwasher must be pro- grammed to the correct water hard- The display will then change to the ness for your area.
  • Page 26: Activating Autodos

    Before using for the first time Activating AutoDos Finally, prompts will appear in the dis- play. The display changes to the settings screen for AutoDos (see “Automatic dis- After confirming these prompts with pensing/AutoDos” under “Detergent”). OK, the messages   Refill salt  ...
  • Page 27: Reactivation Salt

    Before using for the first time Reactivation salt If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 5 gpg In order to achieve good cleaning re- (5 °dH – German scale), you do not sults, the dishwasher needs to operate need to add reactivation salt.
  • Page 28: Filling The Salt Reservoir

    Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir Before filling the salt reservoir for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 1/2 gallon (2 l) of water to enable the salt to dissolve. Once the dishwasher has been used once, there is always sufficient water in the salt reservoir.
  • Page 29: Refilling The Salt

    Before using for the first time Refilling the salt After the salt reservoir has been filled, the refill indicator may still appear in the  Fill the salt reservoir with reactivation display if the salt concentration has not salt when   appears in the Refill salt yet reached the correct level.
  • Page 30: Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid If you only ever wish to use combina- tion detergent products in your dish- Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that washer, you do not need to add rinse water does not cling and leave marks aid.
  • Page 31: Adding Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time  Close the lid firmly until you hear it Adding rinse aid click into place. Otherwise, water can enter the rinse aid reservoir during a program.  Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents excess foam developing during the next program.
  • Page 32: Settings

    Settings Changing settings You can alter the dishwasher’s con- trols to suit changing requirements by  Use the  sensor buttons to select adjusting the settings (depending on the menu option you want to change model). and confirm your selection with OK. The settings can be altered at any Sub-menu options that have already time.
  • Page 33: Language

    Settings Language  Time of day The display can be set to appear in one The current time of day must be set be- of several different languages. fore you can use the timer option. You can change the language used in Setting the clock format the display and also the country via the You can select either a 24-hour or 12-...
  • Page 34: Water Hardness

    Settings Water hardness °d gr/gal °fH Display Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener. - The dishwasher must be pro- grammed to the correct water hard- ness for your area. - Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.
  • Page 35: Autodos (Autodos)

    Settings Setting the water hardness Rinse Aid  Select the water hardness level in You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for your area and confirm with OK. best results. The rinse aid dosage can be set from 0 AutoDos (AutoDos) to 6 ml.
  • Page 36: Miele@Home (Depending On Model)

    Settings Connect using App Miele@home (depending on model) The Miele app is available to download free of charge from the Apple App Your dishwasher is equipped with an in- ® Store or from the Google Play Store™. tegrated WiFi module.
  • Page 37 Deactivate As an alternative to networking via the If you do not wish to use the WiFi mod- Miele app, you can connect your dish- ule of your dishwasher, you can turn it washer to your WiFi network using WPS off.
  • Page 38 Settings Displaying the Connection status Reset You can call up the current connection This menu option only appears if you status of your dishwasher. have already connected your dish- washer to your WiFi network.  Select the Connection status menu op- tion and confirm with OK.
  • Page 39: Remote Control (Depending On Model)

    Even if the Remote control option is stalled automatically. They must be initi- turned off, you can use Miele to call up ated manually. information about your appliance. How- ever, you cannot start any programs or If you do not install an update, you can change any settings from it.
  • Page 40: Smartstart (Depending On Model)

    - Do not turn the dishwasher off during the update. Otherwise, the update will be aborted and will not be in- stalled. - Some software updates can only be carried out by Miele Customer Ser- vice.
  • Page 41: Ecostart

    Settings Setting the electricity rate times EcoStart Before you can use the EcoStart option, This option is not available in all areas. you must set at least one electricity rate time. In order to run your dishwasher in the most economical way, you can use the ...
  • Page 42 Settings Changing the electricity rate times Deleting the electricity rate times You can change the start, finish, or pri- You can delete the settings for an en- ority of an electricity rate time. ergy rate time and in doing so deacti- vate the EcoStart option for this time...
  • Page 43: Display Brightness

    Settings Display brightness Volume You can set the display brightness to A sequence of audible signals will one of 7 different levels. sound at the end of the program or if there is a fault, provided that the audi- ble signals have been activated. Audible signals in the event of a fault In the event of a fault, the alarm tone will sound 4 times at intervals with a...
  • Page 44: Refill Reminders

    If you only ever use combination deter- In some programs the door automati- gent products or automatic dispensing cally opens slightly to assist the drying using Miele PowerDisks (if available), process. you can turn off the refill reminders for This function can be deactivated if you reactivation salt and rinse aid if you wish.
  • Page 45: Extra Clean

    Settings Extra Clean 2nd interim rinse You can choose this function to in- You can choose this function to in- crease the cleaning performance of the crease the cleaning performance of the programs. programs with a second interim rinse. If you activate this function, the pro- When this function is activated, water gram cycle times and the main wash consumption may increase.
  • Page 46: Brilliantlight

    This software/ permanently. these software components are pro- tected by copyright. The copyrights Software version held by Miele and third parties must be You can display the electronic software respected. version of your dishwasher for technical This communication module contains support purposes.
  • Page 47: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment - If you are manually dosing the deter- Energy-saving dishwashing gent, reduce the amount of detergent This dishwasher is exceptionally eco- when using powder or liquid nomical in its use of water and electric- detergent if the baskets are only half ity.
  • Page 48: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher - The spray arms must not be blocked General information by items which are too tall or hang Remove coarse food residues from through the baskets. Test for free dishes. movement by manually rotating the spray arms. There is no need to pre-rinse items un- der running water.
  • Page 49 Loading the dishwasher Wash items not suitable for dish-  Damage due to caustic alkaline washers: detergents. - Wooden cutlery and dishes or items Aluminum parts (e.g., the grease fil- with wooden parts. These may dis- ters of ventilation hoods) can be color and fade.
  • Page 50: Loading Examples

    Loading the dishwasher Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 51 Loading the dishwasher Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 52: Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the FlexCare cup rack Upper basket You can put cups, small bowls, and flat Loading the upper basket dishes on the FlexCare cup rack. Glasses can be arranged along the cup  Risk of damage due to water rack so they sit securely during the pro- leakage.
  • Page 53 Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the FlexCare cup rack Loading the silicone elements of the FlexCare cup rack You can set the height and depth of the cup rack at 2 different levels so that it The silicone elements in the cup rack can accommodate larger cups and so are specially designed to hold tall that taller items can be placed under-...
  • Page 54 Loading the dishwasher Lowering the spikes On both right-hand rows of spikes, you can lower every other spike to make it easier to arrange larger dishes, like ce- real bowls.  Press the yellow lever downwards , and then lower the dark gray spikes .
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lower the upper basket: Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for taller items in the lower basket or upper bas- ket, the upper basket can be adjusted on 3 levels with 3/4" (2 cm) between each level.
  • Page 56: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lowering the spikes Lower basket The rows of spikes at the front are used Loading the lower basket for loading plates, soup bowls, platters,  Place larger and heavier items such dessert bowls, and saucers. as plates, serving platters, The spikes can be lowered to make saucepans, bowls, etc., in the lower more room for large items, e.g., pots,...
  • Page 57 Loading the dishwasher Loading the FlexCare glass holder The MultiClips enable you to fasten with MultiClips wash light items such as those made from plastic onto the glass holder. The silicone elements in the glass holder provide a stable and secure hold for delicate stemware.
  • Page 58 Loading the dishwasher Loading the glassware rail Lowering the bottle holder This rail is designed to hold tall glasses The bottle holder can be used to keep and glasses with stems securely. narrow items such as milk and baby bottles secure during a program. ...
  • Page 59: Filters

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the filters Filters You can wash 2 ventilation hood filters You can also wash Miele Ventilation- in the upper basket and 2 filters in the Hood Filters. lower basket at once. Select the Filters program for optimum  If you only want to wash 2 filters, put dishwashing results.
  • Page 60: Cutlery Tray

    Loading the dishwasher You can push the left insert to the mid- Cutlery tray dle in order to accommodate tall items  Load the cutlery into the 3D MultiFlex and long stemmed glasses in the upper Tray. basket (see “Loading the silicone ele- ments of the FlexCare cup rack”...
  • Page 61: Detergents

    Detergents There are different types of cleaning Active ingredients agent:  Damage caused by using unsuit- - Powder and liquid gel cleaning able cleaning agents. agents. These cleaning agents allow Cleaning agents that are not suitable you to adjust the amount dispensed for domestic dishwashers can cause according to the load size and the damage to the dishwasher or to the...
  • Page 62: Detergent Dispensing

    Detergents Detergent dispensing  Risk of chemical burns from de- tergent. There are 2 ways of dispensing the de- Dishwasher detergents can cause tergent. burning on the skin and in the eyes, During automatic dispensing, the Auto- nose, mouth, and throat. Dos function will automatically dispense Avoid contact with detergents.
  • Page 63: Automatic Dispensing/Autodos

     Insert a PowerDisk (see “Inserting a PowerDisk” under “Automatic dis- PowerDisks are available to order di- pensing/AutoDos”). rectly from Miele’s online store, Miele Customer Service, or from your Miele The   AutoDos function will be acti- dealer. vated automatically.
  • Page 64: Inserting A Powerdisk

    Detergents Inserting a PowerDisk Turn on the dishwasher before you re- place the PowerDisk so that the dish- washer recognizes it. Only replace the PowerDisk when the message PowerDisk empty. Deactivate appears. AutoDos with OK.  If the arrows in the PowerDisk holder and in the viewing window are not pointing toward each other, remove the PowerDisk holder (see “Cleaning...
  • Page 65 Detergents The detergent powder must be dry so that it does not clump together. Do not fill the AutoDos system with any type of fluid. In order to ensure that the AutoDos works at its best, check it each time you replace the PowerDisk and clean it if needed (see “Cleaning the Auto- Dos”...
  • Page 66: Manual Detergent Dispensing

    Detergents Adding detergent Manual detergent dispensing Detergent must be manually dispensed if you have deactivated automatic dis- pensing using the  AutoDos sensor button. Detergent dispensing The detergent compartment holds a maximum of 3 1/2" tablespoons. There are marks in the detergent com- partment to aid with dispensing: 1 1/4, 2 tablespoons (20, 30 ml).
  • Page 67 Detergents The detergent must not cause the detergent-compartment lid to get stuck. This can prevent the lid from opening during the program. Do not overfill the detergent com- partment.  If you wish, deactivate automatic dis- pensing/AutoDos.  Ensure that the detergent packaging is properly closed after use.
  • Page 68: Operation

    If you want to control the dishwasher remotely using the Miele app (depend- ing on model), you will first need to acti- vate the Remote start option (see “Acti- vate Remote start” under “Options”).
  • Page 69: Display Of Program Duration

    Operation Display of program duration Starting a program  Start the program by closing the door The estimated duration of the selected program appears on the display before within 4 seconds of the last press of a the program begins. If the door is button.
  • Page 70: End Of Program

    Operation End of program Energy management At the end of a program, the in-opera- To save energy, the dishwasher will turn tion indicator light will be flashing slowly off automatically 10 minutes after the with the door shut. The audible signal last time a sensor button is pressed or may also be sounding.
  • Page 71: Turning Off The Dishwasher

    Operation Turning off the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher  Open the door. Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. Allow the  The dishwasher can be turned off at dishes to cool until they are comfortable any time using the  sensor button.
  • Page 72: Interrupting A Program

    Operation Interrupting a program Canceling or changing a pro- gram A program will be interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If a program is canceled, important After 4 seconds, the indicator light of program stages may be missed. the selected program will flash and the A program should only be canceled message Continue with OK...
  • Page 73: Options

    You will then have to enter gram, i.e., before you activate the your settings again. timer. After you have activated the timer, all the displays will turn off after a few minutes to save energy. You can also activate a timer via the Miele app.
  • Page 74 Options Setting “Start at” Setting “Finish at” With the Start at function, you set the Use the Finish at  function to set the lat- exact time at which you want the pro- est time by which the program selected gram to start. has to be finished.
  • Page 75 EcoStart function but will instead show SmartStart (see “Miele@home” under  Use the  sensor buttons to enter “Settings”). the hour and confirm your entry with If your energy provider offers this ser-...
  • Page 76 You can now start a program or turn the dishwasher off. Turning the dishwasher off while a timer is running stops the timer. You can also change the time set for the timer or delete it using the Miele app.
  • Page 77: Activating Remote Start (Depending On Model)

    You can start your dishwasher remotely Even if the Remote start option is not using the Miele app. To do this, you first active, you can check the status of your need to install the app on your mobile...
  • Page 78: Program Overview

    Program overview Program When to use Program sequence Pre- Main Interim Final Drying wash wash rinse rinse °F/°C °F/°C    Program for regular use to completely 140– 133– Normal wash a full load of normally soiled dishes 158/ 149/56 with the ability to adjust energy and wa- 60–...
  • Page 79 Program overview Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold water Hot water Gallons/Liters Cold water Hot water 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C h:min h:min 1.06 1.20 3.2/12.1 3:04 2:43 1.40 1.55 3.4/13.0 3:29 3:11 0.90 1.05 3.3/12.5 2:45 2:25 1.10 1.15 2.9/11.0 1:13 0:58 1.45 1.55...
  • Page 80 Energy The water intake temperature must be Saver 115°F (45°C) for light to normally soiled dishes.    Filters Wash program for cleaning Miele ventila- 167/ 131– tion hood filters. 158/55 –70 Clean Special cleaning program to remove ...
  • Page 81 Program overview Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold water Hot water Gallons/Liters Cold water Hot water 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C h:min h:min 0.70 0.80 2.4/9.0 4:03 3:53 0.05 7.0/26.5 2:47 1.55 1.70 3.3/12.5 3:51 3:35 1.75 2.00 5.0/19.0 2:37 2:07 1.7–3.2/6.5– 2:28–3:45 2:16–3:27 0.85–1.25...
  • Page 82: Program Options

    Program options  IntenseZone Selecting program options The  IntenseZone program option in- You can use program options to adjust creases cleaning performance in the the programs. lower basket. To do this, you can select or deselect Energy consumption increases due to the program options before running the the extended wash duration in the lower program.
  • Page 83: Cleaning And Care

    Machine” under “Optional acces- sories”). Follow the dosage recom- mended by the manufacturer on the packaging. Miele cleaning and care products are available to order from Miele Customer Service or from Miele’s online store.  Clean the filters in the wash cabinet...
  • Page 84: Cleaning The Door And The Door Seal

    Cleaning and care Hygiene cycle Cleaning the door and the door seal The frequent use of low-temperature wash programs increases the risk of The door seal and the sides of the dish- contamination and odors inside the washer door are not accessed and wash cabinet.
  • Page 85: Cleaning The Control Panel

    Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the external sur- Cleaning the control panel faces, do not use the following:  The control panel should only be - cleaning agents containing soda, am- wiped with a damp cloth. monia, acids, or chloride Cleaning the reflector panel - cleaning agents containing lime scale The reflector panel for the in-operation...
  • Page 86: Cleaning The Autodos Assembly

    Cleaning and care  Turn the AutoDos lid to  and open Cleaning the AutoDos assem-  Remove the PowerDisk if appropriate. If the Clean AutoDos message is dis- played, check that the fill channel is clean, and clean it if necessary, e.g., powder residues.
  • Page 87 Cleaning and care  Clean the fill channel using water and The AutoDos lid must close tightly so a soft brush if necessary. that the detergent powder does not get wet and clump together. It is very important that no moisture Make sure that all seals are clean.
  • Page 88: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care Removing the cutlery tray (if present) Cleaning the spray arms In order to be able to remove the upper Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm, you first have to remove the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray cutlery tray (if present).
  • Page 89 Cleaning and care Removing the upper spray arm Removing the lower spray arm  Remove the lower basket.  Push the upper spray arm upward  to engage the inner ratchet. Then un-  Rotate the screw thread of the lower screw the spray arm by rotating the spray arm counterclockwise ...
  • Page 90 Cleaning and care  Rotate the screw thread of the lower Inserting the upper spray arm spray arm clockwise until the arrow in  Reinstall the upper spray arm and the viewing window points to the lock tighten it by hand. symbol .
  • Page 91: Checking The Filters In The Wash Cabinet

    Cleaning and care Checking the filters in the Cleaning the filters wash cabinet  Turn off the dishwasher. The filter combination in the base of the  Remove the lower spray arm (see wash cabinet retains coarse soil from “Cleaning the spray arms” under the suds solution.
  • Page 92 Cleaning and care  In order to clean the inside of the fil-  Rotate the screw thread clockwise ter, pull the microfilter on the plastic until the arrow in the viewing window ring downwards and away from the points to the lock symbol . filter combination.
  • Page 93: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump If water remains in the wash cabinet af- ter the end of a program, the water has not been pumped away. The drain pump may be blocked by foreign ob- jects. These foreign objects are easy to remove.
  • Page 94 Cleaning and care  Damage due to incorrect clean- ing. The components are delicate and can be damaged during cleaning. Take care when cleaning the drain pump. The drain pump (see arrow) is under- neath the cover.  Risk of injury from glass splin- ters.
  • Page 95: Frequently Asked Questions

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contact Miele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
  • Page 96: Fault Messages

    If the fault message appears again, there is a techni- cal fault.  Turn off the dishwasher.  Turn off the water supply.  Contact Miele Customer Service.   Waterproof The Waterproof system has reacted.  Turn off the dishwasher.
  • Page 97: Door Release

    “Before using for the first time”) and turn the dishwasher back on again.  If the same fault message appears again, contact Miele Customer Service. The door locking pins do not retract after the door is opened. There may be a technical fault.
  • Page 98: Water Intake Fault

    Fault F18 A technical fault has occurred.  Turn off the dishwasher.  Close the shut-off valve.  Contact Miele Customer Service. The following fault mes- The intake water has not reached the required tem- sage appears during the perature of 115 °F (45 °C) (see “Water intake” under...
  • Page 99: Water Drainage Fault

    Frequently asked questions Water drainage fault Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation indica- Before remedying the fault: tor light is flashing  Turn off the dishwasher. quickly. Water drainage fault. The alarm tone is There might be water in the wash cabinet. sounding.
  • Page 100: Fault In The Autodos (Automatic Dispensing)

    The program does not PowerDisk” under “Detergent”). start or a program that  If the same fault message appears again, contact has already started Miele Technical Service. stops. The following message appears on the display: AutoDos lid open The  AutoDos function is active and the PowerDisk...
  • Page 101 Dos sensor button and manually dispensing the de- tergent via the detergent compartment.  If you wish to use automatic dispensing again, contact Miele Customer Service. The in-operation indica- An empty PowerDisk has been inserted or the Auto- tor light is flashing Dos is blocked by residual detergent.
  • Page 102: Spray Arm Fault

    Frequently asked questions Spray arm fault Problem Possible cause and solution During the program and The lower spray arm is blocked or the nozzles of the lower spray arm are clogged. The  AutoDos func- at the end of the pro- gram, the display shows tion is automatically deactivated during the program the following message:...
  • Page 103: General Dishwasher Problems

     Turn the lighting back on again (see “BrilliantLight” opened. under “Settings”). Faulty wash cabinet lighting.  Contact Miele Customer Service. Detergent residue is left The detergent compartment was still damp when de- in the detergent com- tergent was added.
  • Page 104 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Water remains in the Before remedying the fault: wash cabinet at the end  Turn off the dishwasher. of a program. The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.  Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning the fil- ters”...
  • Page 105: Noises

    Frequently asked questions Noises Problem Possible cause and solution There is a knocking A spray arm is knocking against a wash item. noise in the wash cabi-  Carefully open the door and rearrange the wash net. items that are obstructing the spray arm. There is a rattling noise Wash items are not secure in the wash cabinet.
  • Page 106: Poor Cleaning Results

    Frequently asked questions Poor cleaning results Problem Possible cause and solution The dishware is not The dishware was not loaded correctly. clean.  See notes under “Loading the dishwasher”. The program was not powerful enough.  Select a more powerful program (see “Program overview”).
  • Page 107 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The dishware is not dry The rinse-aid dosage is set too low or the rinse-aid or utensils and glasses reservoir is empty. are flecked.  Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or change the brand of rinse aid (see “Rinse aid”...
  • Page 108 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Plastic parts are discol- Natural dyes, e.g., from carrots, tomatoes, or ored. ketchup may be the cause. The amount of detergent used or its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with natural dyes. ...
  • Page 109 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution There are rust stains on The affected items are not corrosion resistant. the cutlery.  No remedy. Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof. A program was not run after reactivation salt was added. Traces of salt have got into the normal wash cycle.
  • Page 110: Customer Service

    In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call on- line at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.
  • Page 111: Optional Accessories

    Miele appliances. - Sparkling results even with stubborn These and many other useful products food deposits can be ordered directly from Miele’s on- line store, Miele Customer Service, or - Combination product with other func- from your Miele dealer. tions such as rinse aid, salt, and...
  • Page 112 Optional accessories Appliance care Miele cleaning and care products pro- vide optimum care for your dishwasher. Dishwasher cleaner - For use with the Clean Machine pro- gram without detergent dispensing - Cleans the dishwasher effectively and thoroughly - Removes grease, bacteria, and asso-...
  • Page 113: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation The dishwasher may be connected to Water inlet cold or hot water (up to max.  Risk to health due to wash water. 140°F/60°C) supplies. We recommend connecting to a cold Water in the dishwasher must not be water supply to reduce energy con- used as drinking water.
  • Page 114 *INSTALLATION* Installation A faucet with a 9/16" male thread must  Risk of damage due to excessive be provided on site. If this type of pressure. faucet is not available, only a qualified A brief increase in the water pressure installer may connect the dishwasher to can damage components of the the drinking water supply.
  • Page 115: Water Drainage

    Other- wise, the drain hose can become clogged. Only use a Miele approved connection piece when extending the drain line. Only use a Miele extension drain hose. The drain hose must not be shortened.
  • Page 116 *INSTALLATION* Installation Venting the water drainage If the on-site drainage connection is sit- uated lower than the guide path for the lower basket rollers in the open door, the drainage system must be vented. Otherwise, a siphoning effect during a program can cause the appliance to empty itself of water.
  • Page 117: Electrical Connection

    USA: 1-888-99-MIELE(64353) the right side of the door. CDN: 1-800-565-6435 A damaged power cord must only be replaced with a genuine Miele cord Specifications by a Miele service technician. The dishwasher comes equipped with a 4 ft (1.2 m) power cord (measured from...
  • Page 118 *INSTALLATION* Installation Hardwired electrical connection  Prior to making a hardwire con- It is possible to hardwire this appliance nection to the terminal, remove the to an existing power cable. powercord. Otherwise there will be a risk of electric shock from the at- ...
  • Page 119 Sound emission testing Prerequisites for sound emission tests Load the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro- gram. Setup for sound emission tests The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications.  Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit. ...
  • Page 120 Sound emission testing  Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on model) .  Stick the insulating strip onto the front top edge of the toe-kick board .
  • Page 123 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
  • Page 124 G 7561, G 7566 en-US M.-Nr. 11 838 263 / 00...

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