Miele G 6910 User manual

Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐
fore installation or use.
en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 200HG05

Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................. 5
Guide to the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 14
Appliance overview................................................................................................ 14
Control panel.......................................................................................................... 15
Display functions.................................................................................................... 16
Caring for the environment................................................................................. 17
Disposal of packaging material.............................................................................. 17
Disposal of your old appliance .............................................................................. 17
Energy-saving dishwashing ................................................................................... 17
Before using for the first time............................................................................. 18
Opening the door................................................................................................... 18
Closing the door .................................................................................................... 19
Child safety lock .................................................................................................... 19
Basic settings......................................................................................................... 20
Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:..................................... 22
Dishwasher salt...................................................................................................... 22
Filling the salt reservoir..................................................................................... 23
Salt refill indicator ............................................................................................. 24
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 25
Adding rinse aid................................................................................................ 25
Rinse aid indicator ............................................................................................ 26
Loading the dishwasher ...................................................................................... 27
Tips ........................................................................................................................ 27
Loading examples.................................................................................................. 29
Upper basket ......................................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the upper basket............................................................................... 35
Lower basket ......................................................................................................... 36
Grates and filters.................................................................................................... 39
Cutlery.................................................................................................................... 41
3D cutlery tray (depending on model)............................................................... 41
Operation .............................................................................................................. 42
Detergent ............................................................................................................... 42
Adding detergent .............................................................................................. 43
Turning on .............................................................................................................. 44
Selecting a program............................................................................................... 44
Starting a program ................................................................................................. 45
Time display........................................................................................................... 45
Energy management.............................................................................................. 46
At the end of the program...................................................................................... 46

Contents
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Turning off .............................................................................................................. 47
Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 47
Interrupting a program ........................................................................................... 48
Changing a program .............................................................................................. 48
Options.................................................................................................................. 49
Options .................................................................................................................. 49
Delay Start with EcoStart....................................................................................... 51
Program overview................................................................................................ 54
Settings menu ...................................................................................................... 56
Opening the Settings menu ................................................................................... 56
Language ............................................................................................................ 56
Time of day ............................................................................................................ 57
Date........................................................................................................................ 57
Water hardness...................................................................................................... 58
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 59
SensorWash........................................................................................................... 59
AutoOpen............................................................................................................... 59
BrilliantLight ........................................................................................................... 60
Check filters ........................................................................................................... 60
Changing the main menu....................................................................................... 60
Saving options ....................................................................................................... 61
System lock ........................................................................................................... 61
Temperature ........................................................................................................... 62
Brightness.............................................................................................................. 62
Volume ................................................................................................................... 62
Memory.................................................................................................................. 63
RemoteVision......................................................................................................... 63
Version info ............................................................................................................ 63
EcoStart ................................................................................................................. 64
Showroom program ............................................................................................... 66
Factory default settings.......................................................................................... 66
Closing the Settings menu..................................................................................... 66
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 67
Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 67
Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 67
Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 68
Filter system........................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 71

Contents
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Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................... 72
Technical problems................................................................................................ 72
Water intake fault ................................................................................................... 74
Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 75
General problems................................................................................................... 76
Noises .................................................................................................................... 77
Poor cleaning results.............................................................................................. 78
Frequently asked questions................................................................................ 81
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 81
Customer service................................................................................................. 82
Repairs................................................................................................................... 82
Warranty................................................................................................................. 82
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 83
Installation Instructions .......................................................................................... 85
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 86
Water connection................................................................................................. 88
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 88
Drainage................................................................................................................. 89
Sound emission testing....................................................................................... 90

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐
propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher,
please read the installation plan and the operating instructions
carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con‐
tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main‐
tenance.
Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐
ance with this information.

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Correct use
 This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments.
 This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.
 It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions
for cleaning domestic dishware and cutlery. Any other usage is not
supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge.

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Safety with children
 Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they are
constantly supervised.
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at
all times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children may
lock themselves in the dishwasher.
 If the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
is active keep young children away from the area in which the door
opens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open‐
ing mechanism.
 Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
 Keep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can
cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is
open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seek
medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.

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Technical safety
 Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unquali‐
fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
 Before installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐
age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐
er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective grounding
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the elec‐
trical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electri‐
cian.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
grounding system (e.g. electric shock).
 Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur‐
ed if it has been connected to the electrical supply.
 The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply
via a suitable switched socket using a 3-pin plug with a grounding
contact (it must not be hard-wired). The electrical socket must be
easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be
disconnected from the electricity supply at any time.
 There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. There
is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed
up against a plug.
 The dishwasher must not be installed under a cooktop. The high
radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop
could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason, it should not be
installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat,
such as heaters, etc.

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 To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage, and frequen‐
cy) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dishwasher
to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 Do not connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it has
been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door
springs.
 The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mecha‐
nism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger
while the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
– The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They
are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left
half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the
door cannot fall open.
– The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens
at the end of the drying phase.
 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multi-
socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the re‐
quired safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in a non-sta‐
tionary location (e.g., on a ship).
 Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic
module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
 The water pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) must
be between 4.35 - 145 psi.
 A damaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.

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 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.
 Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe‐
ty of the appliance.
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the electrical supply (turn it off and with‐
draw the plug from the socket).
 If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-au‐
thorized service technician only.

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Proper installation
 The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the installation plan.
 Be careful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective
gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.
 The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure
problem-free operation.
 In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwash‐
ers must only be installed under a continuous counter which is se‐
cured to adjacent cabinetry.
 If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-un‐
der ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion
kit. If you remove the existing toe-kick, you must replace it with a U-
model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by
protruding metal parts.
 The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They
are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left
half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the
door cannot fall open.
The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door
springs.

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Proper use
 Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!
 Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in
the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek
medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in‐
haled.
 Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip
over it and be injured by it.
 Do not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐
washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.
 Dishes can be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them to
cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.
 Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐
washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.
 Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may
cause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re‐
action (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
 Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.
 Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish‐
washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure you
have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling
the salt reservoir!
 Only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.
Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade or
gritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impair
the functioning of the water softener.

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 In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐
lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with
the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place
knives and forks with the handles upwards.
 Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should not
be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dish‐
washer may cause them to melt or lose shape.
 If you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay Start" option (depending on mod‐
el), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.
Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis‐
penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.
 Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regard‐
ing the capacity of the dishwasher.
Accessories
 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐
ries from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become
invalid.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
 Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐
tally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket of
the door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the disposal
of the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER

Guide to the dishwasher
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Appliance overview
aUpper spray arm (not visible)
bCutlery tray (depending on model)
cUpper basket
dMiddle spray arm
eAir intake for drying (depending on
model)
fLower spray arm
gFilter system
hData plate
iRinse aid reservoir
jDual compartment detergent dis‐
penser
kReservoir for dishwasher salt

Guide to the dishwasher
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Control panel
aOn/Off sensor button
For switching the dishwasher on and
off.
bInformation sensor button
For displaying additional information
about the option in the display.
cSelection sensor buttons
For selecting the option marked with
a dash listed next to the sensor but‐
ton.
For altering values displayed.
For navigating to other menu
screens.
The selection sensor buttons light up
when active.
dDisplay
See "Function of the display" for
more information.
e"Back" sensor button
For navigating back to the previous
menu or deleting values which have
been set previously.
fStart sensor button
For starting the selected program.
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with
different heights.
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 31 11/16" (80.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)
and 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (freestanding)
XXL = 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)

Guide to the dishwasher
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Display functions
General information
The display is used to select or set the
following:
– The program
– Any options
– The Delay Start function
– The Settings  menu
– The display of information
The display can show the following:
– The program name
– The program stage
– The current time of day and the date
– The estimated time left for the pro‐
gram to run
– Any relevant fault messages and in‐
formation
To save energy, the dishwasher turns
off after a few minutes if you do not
press any buttons during this time.
To switch the dishwasher back on
again, press the button.
A dash in the display next to a sensor
button indicates that a function can be
selected with that sensor button. The
relevant sensor button lights up.
The scroll bar on the right of the dis‐
play indicates that more options or
more text are available which can be
displayed by touching the relevant illu‐
minated sensor button.
A dotted line will appear under the last
option available.
Touch the sensor button next to OK to
confirm a message or setting and also
to move to the next menu or another
menu level.
A check will appear beside the op‐
tion which is currently selected.
To exit a sub-menu, touch the sen‐
sor button (Back).
If you do not press any of the sensor
buttons for several seconds, the display
will return to the previous menu level.
You may need to enter your settings
again.
The Settings menu is to adapt the
electronic module of the dishwasher
to changing requirements (see "Set‐
tings menu").

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of packaging material
The cardboard box and packaging pro‐
tect the appliance during shipping.
These materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
that can be recycled. Please contact
your local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Please be sure that your old appliance
does not pose a danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
Energy-saving dishwashing
This dishwasher is economical in the
use of water and electricity. For best re‐
sults follow these tips:
– For most economical dishwashing,
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
– Choose a program that best suits the
degree of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed.
– Select the ECO program (depending
on model) for energy-saving dish‐
washing. This program is the most ef‐
ficient in terms of its combined ener‐
gy and water consumption at clean‐
ing normally soiled dishware.
– If your dishwasher is connected to a
hot water supply, select the Energy
Saver program for washing a lightly to
moderately soiled load. Because the
water is not heated in this program,
dishware may still be slightly damper
at the end of this program than it
would be with other programs.
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's
recommendations on detergent dos‐
age.
– When using powder or liquid deter‐
gent, you can use 1/3less detergent if
baskets are only half full.
You can find additional tips on energy-
saving dishwashing in "Miele's guide
to dishwashing".

Before using for the first time
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Opening the door
At the end of programs with a drying
phase (see "Program overview"), the
door will open automatically a little in
order to help the drying process.
This function can be deactivated if pre‐
ferred (see "Settings menu -
AutoOpen").
To open the door, reach under the
door grip and pull.
Open the door fully to disengage the
locking mechanism.
The door locking pin then retracts.
If the door is opened during operation,
all functions are automatically interrupt‐
ed.
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding!
Only open the door during operation
if absolutely necessary and exercise
extreme caution when doing so.
Keep the area around the door
free of obstructions.

Before using for the first time
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Closing the door
Push the baskets in.
Then raise the door upwards until the
catch engages.
The door will then close automatically.
Danger of crushing injuries!
Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.
Child safety lock
Use the safety lock to prevent children
from opening the dishwasher door.
To lock the door, push the slide un‐
derneath the door grip to the right.
To unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.

Before using for the first time
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Basic settings
Turn the dishwasher on using the 
sensor button.
The welcome screen will appear when
the dishwasher is turned on for the first
time.
Language
The display will change automatically to
the screen for setting the language.
Select the language you want as well
as the country, if appropriate, and
confirm with OK.
To learn about the display, read the
section with the same name.
A check will appear next to the lan‐
guage that has been set.
Date
The display will change to the screen
for setting the date.
You can show the actual date and time
in the display.
Set the year using +/- and confirm
with OK.
Then set the month and the day and
confirm them with OK.
Keeping the relevant sensor button
pressed will increase or decrease the
time automatically.
Time of day
The display will then change to the
screen for setting the time.
The time of day needs to be set before
the Delay start program option can be
used.
You can also show the current time of
day in the display.
Use +/- to set the hour and confirm
with OK.
Then set the minutes and confirm
with OK.
Time of day display
The display will then change to the
screen for setting the display for the
time of day.
Select the display you require for the
time of day, and confirm this with OK.
Confirm the message about energy
consumption with OK.