Miele G 6985 SCVi Installation Manual

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Page 1 - Dishwasher

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

Page 2 - Contents

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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M.-Nr. 10 014 210 / 04en-USG 6980 / G 6985

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 10 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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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

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

Page 14 - Guide 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

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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

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

Page 17 - Caring for the environment

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

Page 18 - Opening the door

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

Page 19 - Closing the door

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

Page 20 - Basic settings

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

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

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

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

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

Page 25 - Rinse aid

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

Page 26 - Refill rinse aid message ap‐

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

Page 27 - Loading the dishwasher

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Contents4Cleaning the spray arms ... 72Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

Page 42 - Operation

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

Page 51 - Pre-Rinse e

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

Page 52 - Delay Start with EcoStart

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

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

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

Page 55 - Program overview

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

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

Page 57 - Settings menu

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 68 - Cleaning and care

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

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

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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

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

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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

Page 73 - Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 84 - Frequently asked questions

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

Page 85 - Customer service

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

Page 86 - Optional accessories

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

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

Page 89 - Installation Instructions

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

Page 90 - Electrical connection

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

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

Page 92 - Water connection

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

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

Page 94 - Sound emission testing

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

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

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

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

Page 100 - G 6980 / G 6985

9 Independence WayPrinceton, NJ 08540Phone:Fax:www.mieleusa.comU.S.A.Miele, Inc.National HeadquartersPlease have the model and serial numberof your a

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