Miele G 6985 SCVi Installation Manual

Operating InstructionsDishwasherTo prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐fore installation or use.en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 210HG

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS10 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance isnot repaired by a Miele-authorized service te

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS11Proper installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliancewith the installation plan. Be carefu

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS12Proper use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion! Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dish

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS13 In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed

Guide to the dishwasher14Appliance overviewaUpper spray arm (not visible) bCutlery tray (depending on model) cUpper basket dMiddle spray arm eAir inta

Guide to the dishwasher15Control panelaButton  (On/Off)For turning the dishwasher on andoff. bTimeControl functionFor displaying the program time re‐

Guide to the dishwasher16Display functionsGeneral informationThe display is used to select or set thefollowing:– The program– Any options– The Delay S

Caring for the environment17Disposal of packaging materialThe cardboard box and packaging pro‐tect the appliance during shipping.These materials are b

Before using for the first time18Opening the doorThis dishwasher has a motorized dooropener which is activated by knockingon the door front ("Kno

Before using for the first time19Emergency door openerIf the door will not open when knockedor if there is a power failure, the doorcan be opened manu

Contents2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 5Guide to the dishwasher ...

Before using for the first time20Basic settings Open the door. Turn the dishwasher on using the sensor button.The welcome screen will appear whenth

Before using for the first time21Water hardnessThe display changes to the water hard‐ness setting.– The dishwasher must be program‐med for the water h

Before using for the first time22Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– Approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of dishwashersalt– Domestic dishwash

Before using for the first time23Filling the salt reservoirImportant! Before filling the salt res‐ervoir with dishwasher salt for thefirst time, you m

Before using for the first time24Salt refill indicator Fill the salt reservoir with dishwashersalt for reactivation when  Refill saltappears in the

Before using for the first time25Rinse aidRinse aid is needed to prevent spottingon dishes and glassware. The rinse aidis filled in the reservoir and

Before using for the first time26 Add rinse aid only until it is visible inthe opening.The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.3.7 oz. (110 ml). Close

Loading the dishwasher27TipsRemove coarse food residues from thedishware.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water! Do not wash items soiled

Loading the dishwasher28Items not recommended for dish‐washing– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards anddishware or items with wooden parts– Craft items, an

Loading the dishwasher29Loading examplesLoading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery trayUpper basketLower basketCutlery tray (depending on mod

Contents3At the end of the program... 47Turning off ...

Loading the dishwasher30Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery trayUpper basket Lower basketCutlery tray (depending on model)

Loading the dishwasher31Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basketCutlery basket

Loading the dishwasher32Loading for 13 standard place settings with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basketCutlery basket

Loading the dishwasher33Upper basket For safety reasons, do not oper‐ate the dishwasher without the upperand lower baskets in place (exceptwhen runni

Loading the dishwasher34XXL cup rack (depending on model)The cup rack can be set at two differentwidths so that it can also accommodatelarge cups. Pu

Loading the dishwasher35Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for talleritems the upper basket can be adjustedon three levels with 3/4

Loading the dishwasher36Lower basket For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Glasses, cups and small items

Loading the dishwasher37Glass rack The glass rack can be raised to makemore room for tall items. Stem glassware, e.g. wine glasses orchampagne flute

Loading the dishwasher38Hinged spikesThe spikes at the front are used forwashing plates, soup bowls, platters,dessert bowls, and saucers.The spikes ca

Loading the dishwasher39Grates and filtersYou can also wash Miele grates, theMiele griddle plate, and Miele rangehood filters. Select the Grates &

Contents4Cleaning the spray arms ... 72Frequently Asked Questions

Loading the dishwasher40Griddle plate Load the griddle plate in the bottombasket. To do so. fold over the frontrow of spikes. Arrange the griddle pl

Loading the dishwasher41Cutlery3D cutlery tray (depending on model) Arrange the cutlery in the tray asshown.To make unloading much easier, cutlerysho

Operation42Detergent Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers.Refer to the manufacturer's packagingas to whether Tab products are

Operation43Adding detergent Press the opening catch on the de‐tergent dispenser. The flap will springopen.The flap is always open at the end of aprog

Operation44Turning on Turn on the water supply if it is turnedoff. Open the door. Make sure the spray arms are not ob‐structed. Turn the dishwashe

Operation45Starting a program Start the program by closing the doorwithin four seconds of the last pressof a sensor button.The TimeControl function i

Operation46TimeControlThe TimeControl function lets you knowhow much longer the program has torun with the door shut.All four indicator lights under t

Operation47At the end of the programAt the end of a program, the TimeCon‐trol function will go out with the doorshut. The buzzer might also be soundin

Operation48Turning offAt the end of a program: Open the door. The dishwasher can be turned off atany time using the  sensor button.Turning the dish

Operation49Interrupting a programThe program will be interrupted as soonas you open the door.After four seconds, the message Contin-ue with OK will ap

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and

Options50OptionsIn the program menu, you can select"Options" for the program you have se‐lected. Open the door. Turn the dishwasher on usi

Options51Extra dryThe Extra Dry extra improves the dryingperformance in programs in which thisoption is available.Energy consumption is increased duet

Options52Delay Start with EcoStartThere are three ways of delaying thestart of a program. You can set the starttime or the finish time of a program.Yo

Options53Start atWith the Start at function, you set theexact time at which you want the pro‐gram to start. Use the  arrow buttons to set thehour a

Options54EcoStartThe EcoStart function allows you to takeadvantage of time variable economyrates of electricity. Before you can usethis option, you mu

Program overview55Program When to use Program sequencePre-washMainwashInterimrinseFinalrinseDryingNormal Program for regular use to com‐pletely wash a

Program overview56Program When to use Program sequencePre-washMainwashInterimrinseFinalrinseDryingEconomy Water and energy savingprogram for standard

Settings menu57Adjusting default valuesOpening the Settings menu Turn the dishwasher on with the sensor button if it is turned off.The main menu wil

Settings menu58Language The display can be set to appear in oneof several different languages.You can change the language in thedisplay via the Langu

Settings menu59Water hardnessThis appliance is fitted with a watersoftener.The dishwasher must be programmedfor the water hardness in your area.– The

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6Correct use This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar residential environments. This dishw

Settings menu60Rinse aidYou can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results. The rinse aid dosage is set in stagesfrom 0 to 6. It is set to 3 at the f

Settings menu61Knock2OpenYou can choose whether the doorshould open with 1 or 2 knocks. Select the setting you want and con‐firm with OK.This functio

Settings menu62Refill indicatorsIf you consistently use a Tab detergentand the refill indicators for salt and rinseaid are bothering you, you can deac

Settings menu63Saving optionsAdditional program options can be add‐ed to some programs, e.g., Short (see"Program options - Options").You can

Settings menu64Night timeYou can select the times for night timeto begin and end. Select the Start at option. Use the  arrow sensors to set thetim

Settings menu65EcoStartIn order to run your dishwasher in themost economical way, you can use theEcoStart option to take advantage ofyour electricity

Settings menu66Changing the electricity rate timesYou can change the start, finish or pri‐ority of an electricity rate time. Select an electricity ra

Settings menu67Showroom programFor demonstration purposes only.The dishwasher is fitted with variousdemonstration programs for showroomuse.– Demo mode

Cleaning and care68Check and clean your dishwasherregularly. This will help avoid prob‐lems and faults. All surfaces are susceptible toscratching.Con

Cleaning and care69Cleaning the door front If soiling remains longer, it mayhappen that the surfaces can be‐come discolored or changed.Remove any soi

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS7Safety with children Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they areconstantly supervised. Children shou

Cleaning and care70Filter systemThe filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from beingredeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe ci

Cleaning and care71To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened: Press catches  together in the di‐rection of the arrows as shown, ando

Cleaning and care72Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspect

Frequently Asked Questions73With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐ance, some of which may result from inc

Frequently Asked Questions74Problem Possible cause and solutionAll TimeControl func‐tion controls are flash‐ing quickly.The warning buzzer issounding.

Frequently Asked Questions75Problem Possible cause and solutionAll TimeControl func‐tion controls are flash‐ing quickly.The warning buzzer issounding.

Frequently Asked Questions76Water intake faultProblem Possible cause and solutionAll TimeControl func‐tion controls are flash‐ing quickly.The warning

Frequently Asked Questions77Water drainage faultProblem Possible cause and solutionAll TimeControl func‐tion controls are flash‐ing quickly.The warnin

Frequently Asked Questions78General problemsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe door will not openwhen knocked.The Knock2open function has been dis

Frequently Asked Questions79Problem Possible cause and solutionWater remains in thewash cabinet at the endof a program.Before fixing the fault:  Turn

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS8Technical safety Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐formed by a Miele-authorized service tec

Frequently Asked Questions80NoisesProblem Possible cause and solutionThere is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi‐net.A spray arm is hitting the dishware

Frequently Asked Questions81Poor cleaning resultsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were not loaded correctly.  Se

Frequently Asked Questions82Problem Possible cause and solutionDishware is not dry orcutlery and glasses arespotty.The rinse aid dosage is set too low

Frequently Asked Questions83Problem Possible cause and solutionWhite residue is visibleon dishware and cut‐lery, clouding occurs onglassware; this fil

Frequently asked questions84Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a program, the drain pumpor

Customer service85RepairsFor problems that you cannot resolveon your own, please contact:– your Miele dealer or– Miele ServiceThe telephone number for

Optional accessories86Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, aswell as cleaning and care products, areavailable as optional accessories.All the products

Optional accessories87Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care products pro‐vide optimum care for your dishwasher.Dishwasher cleaner– Cleans th

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89Installation InstructionsPlease refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, pleas

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS9 To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that theconnection data on the data plate (fuse rating, volta

Electrical connection90Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous.Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating s

Electrical connection91Hardwired electrical connectionIt is possible to hardwire this applianceto an existing power cable.CAUTION: Before servicing, d

Water connection92Connection to the water sup‐ply Water in the dishwasher mustnot be used as drinking water.– The dishwasher may be connected toa col

Water connection93Drainage– The machine comes equipped with abuilt-in non-return valve on the dis‐charge side to prevent waste waterfrom flowing back

Sound emission testing94Prerequisites for sound emission testsLoad the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro‐gram.Setup fo

Sound emission testing95 Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until itis flush with the appliance feet . Push th

Sound emission testing96 Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending onmodel) . Push the insulating strip into the fro

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