Miele G 6980 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 210HG05

Contents
2
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
Emergency door opener ................................................................................... 19
Closing the door .................................................................................................... 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
TimeControl ........................................................................................................... 46
Energy management.............................................................................................. 46

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At the end of the program...................................................................................... 47
Turning off .............................................................................................................. 48
Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 48
Interrupting a program ........................................................................................... 49
Changing a program .............................................................................................. 49
Options.................................................................................................................. 50
Options .................................................................................................................. 50
Delay Start with EcoStart....................................................................................... 52
Program overview................................................................................................ 55
Settings menu ...................................................................................................... 57
Opening the Settings menu ................................................................................... 57
Language ............................................................................................................ 58
Time of day ............................................................................................................ 58
Water hardness...................................................................................................... 59
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 60
SensorWash........................................................................................................... 60
AutoOpen............................................................................................................... 60
Knock2Open .......................................................................................................... 61
BrilliantLight ........................................................................................................... 61
Optimize Standby .................................................................................................. 61
Check filters ........................................................................................................... 62
Changing the main menu....................................................................................... 62
Saving options ....................................................................................................... 63
Temperature ........................................................................................................... 63
Brightness.............................................................................................................. 63
Volume ................................................................................................................... 63
Memory.................................................................................................................. 64
RemoteVision......................................................................................................... 64
Version info ............................................................................................................ 64
EcoStart ................................................................................................................. 65
Showroom program ............................................................................................... 67
Factory default settings.......................................................................................... 67
Closing the Settings menu..................................................................................... 67
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 68
Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 68
Cleaning the control panel..................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the indicator reflector panel.................................................................... 68
Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 69
Filter system........................................................................................................... 70

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Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 72
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................... 73
Technical problems................................................................................................ 73
Water intake fault ................................................................................................... 76
Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 77
General problems................................................................................................... 78
Noises .................................................................................................................... 80
Poor cleaning results.............................................................................................. 81
Frequently asked questions................................................................................ 84
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 84
Customer service................................................................................................. 85
Repairs................................................................................................................... 85
Warranty................................................................................................................. 85
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 86
............................................................................................................................... 88
Installation Instructions .......................................................................................... 89
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 90
Water connection................................................................................................. 92
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 92
Drainage................................................................................................................. 93
Sound emission testing....................................................................................... 94

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5
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.