Miele G 7961 User manual

Operating Instructions
Dishwashers
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en-US M.-Nr. 11 501 470HG07-W

Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 7
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 17
Machine overview................................................................................................ 17
Control panel....................................................................................................... 18
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 21
Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 22
Opening the door ................................................................................................ 22
Door-opening aid ................................................................................................ 23
Closing the door.................................................................................................. 23
Miele@home ........................................................................................................ 24
Basic settings...................................................................................................... 25
Setting the language ...................................................................................... 25
Setting up Miele@home ................................................................................. 25
Setting the time .............................................................................................. 26
Setting the water hardness ............................................................................ 26
Activating AutoDos......................................................................................... 27
Reactivation salt.................................................................................................. 28
Filling the salt reservoir................................................................................... 29
Refilling the salt .............................................................................................. 30
Rinse aid.............................................................................................................. 31
Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................. 32
Filling the rinse-aid reservoir .......................................................................... 32
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 33
Energy-saving dishwashing................................................................................. 33
Loading the dishwasher.................................................................................... 34
General information............................................................................................. 34
Loading examples ............................................................................................... 36
Upper basket....................................................................................................... 38
Adjusting the upper basket ................................................................................. 41
Lower basket....................................................................................................... 42
Filters................................................................................................................... 45
Cutlery tray .......................................................................................................... 46
Loading the 3D MultiFlex Tray........................................................................ 46
Detergents ......................................................................................................... 47
Active ingredients ............................................................................................... 47
Detergent dispensing .......................................................................................... 48

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Automatic dispensing/AutoDos........................................................................... 49
Activating AutoDos......................................................................................... 49
Inserting a PowerDisk..................................................................................... 50
Manual detergent dispensing .............................................................................. 52
Detergent dispensing ..................................................................................... 52
Adding detergent............................................................................................ 52
Operation............................................................................................................ 54
Turning on the dishwasher .................................................................................. 54
Selecting a program ............................................................................................ 54
Display of program duration................................................................................ 55
Starting a program .............................................................................................. 55
End of program.................................................................................................... 56
Energy management ........................................................................................... 56
Turning off the dishwasher .................................................................................. 57
Unloading the dishwasher................................................................................... 57
Interrupting a program......................................................................................... 58
Canceling or changing a program ....................................................................... 58
Options ............................................................................................................... 59
Timer .............................................................................................................. 59
Activating Remote start....................................................................................... 63
Program overview ............................................................................................. 64
Options ............................................................................................................... 68
Selecting options................................................................................................. 68
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 70
Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................. 70
Cleaning the door and the door seal................................................................... 70
Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................. 71
Cleaning the reflector panel ................................................................................ 71
Cleaning the front of the machine ....................................................................... 71
Cleaning the AutoDos ......................................................................................... 72
Cleaning the spray arms...................................................................................... 74
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................. 76
Cleaning the filters............................................................................................... 76
Cleaning the drain pump..................................................................................... 78
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 80
Technical faults.................................................................................................... 80
Fault messages ................................................................................................... 81
Door release ........................................................................................................ 82

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Water intake fault................................................................................................. 83
Water drainage fault ............................................................................................ 84
Fault in the AutoDos (automatic dispensing)....................................................... 85
Spray arm fault .................................................................................................... 87
General dishwasher problems............................................................................. 88
Noises.................................................................................................................. 90
Poor cleaning results........................................................................................... 91
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 94
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 94
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 94
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 95
Installation.......................................................................................................... 97
Water intake ........................................................................................................ 97
Water drainage .................................................................................................... 99
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 101
Settings .............................................................................................................. 103
Opening the settings menu ................................................................................. 103
Changing settings ............................................................................................... 103
Closing the settings menu................................................................................... 103
Language......................................................................................................... 104
Time..................................................................................................................... 104
Water hardness ................................................................................................... 104
AutoDos (AutoDos).............................................................................................. 106
Rinse aid.............................................................................................................. 106
Miele@home ........................................................................................................ 107
Remote control.................................................................................................... 110
Remote Update ................................................................................................... 110
SmartStart ........................................................................................................... 111
EcoStart............................................................................................................... 112
Temperature ........................................................................................................ 114
Display brightness............................................................................................... 114
Volume................................................................................................................. 114
Refill indicators.................................................................................................... 115
AutoOpen ............................................................................................................ 115
Knock2open ........................................................................................................ 115
BrilliantLight......................................................................................................... 115
Software version.................................................................................................. 115
Legal Information................................................................................................. 116
Copyrights and licenses...................................................................................... 116
Showroom ........................................................................................................... 116

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Factory default..................................................................................................... 116
Sound emission testing .................................................................................... 117

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This dishwasher complies with all current local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal in-
jury and material damage.
Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating in-
structions carefully before setting up the dishwasher and using it
for the first time. They both contain important information on the
installation, safety, use, and maintenance of the machine. This pre-
vents both personal injury and damage to the dishwasher.
Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the
instructions in the section on installing the dishwasher as well as
the 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
place and pass them on to any future owner.

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Appropriate use
 This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments.
 This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.
 This dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 1,300ft
(4,000m) above sea level.
 This dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic dishes
and cutlery. All other types of use are not permitted.
 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 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. There is a danger
that children might shut themselves in the dishwasher.
 If the automatic door opening mechanism is active (depending on
the model), keep young children away from the area in which the
door opens.
 Danger of suffocation. While playing, children may become entan-
gled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over
their head with the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away
from children.
 Keep children away from detergents. Detergents cause severe
skin burns and severe eye damage. They can cause burning in the
mouth and throat, or inhibit breathing. It is therefore important to
keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. De-
tergent residues could still be present in the machine. Seek medical
advice immediately if a child has swallowed or inhaled any deter-
gents.

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Technical safety
 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, check it for any visible damage. Never use a
damaged dishwasher.
 The electrical safety of the dishwasher can only be guaranteed
when correctly grounded. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is fulfilled. If in doubt, the electrical installation should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
or lack of grounding system (e.g., electric shock).
 Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be as-
sured if it has been connected to the power supply.
 Where the dishwasher is plugged into the electricity supply using
a 3-pin plug with a grounding contact, 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 be-
cause the building-in niche may be too small. Danger of overheating
and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.
 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.

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 Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate
(fuse rating, frequency, and voltage) match the electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to
the dishwasher. Compare these before connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified service
technician.
 Do not connect the dishwasher to the electricity 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 the
model) is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
- The door springs must be evenly adjusted 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.
 Power bars and extension cords do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (risk of fire). Do not connect the dishwasher
to the electricity supply using a power bar or an extension cord.
 The dishwasher must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g., on a ship).
 Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
frost. Frozen hoses are at risk of tearing or bursting. The reliability of
the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below
freezing point.
 To avoid any damage to the appliance, the dishwasher must only
be operated when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.

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 The water-connection pressure needs to be between 7.25 and
145 psi (50 and 1,000kPa).
 A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous. If the dishwasher
gets damaged, turn it off at the electricity supply immediately and
contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service.
 The manufacturer’s warranty may be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired to Miele authorized service standards.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original
Miele parts are used. Faulty components should only be replaced by
original Miele parts.
 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).
 If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced with a special
cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-authorized
service technician only.
 Do not sit the dishwasher on the hose. The hose needs to be free
of kinks and able to move freely after installation. Do not place hose
or power cord next to a heat source e.g. hot water pipes. Do not ex-
pose hose or power cord to corrosive substances or their vapors
(e.g. chloride). Damage of hose or power cord could cause electrical
shock or water damage.
 This dishwasher is supplied with a special bulb (depending on the
model) to cope with particular conditions (e.g., in terms of tempera-
ture, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and vibra-
tion). This bulb must only be used for the purpose for which it is in-
tended. The bulb is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement
bulbs may only be installed by a Miele authorized technician or by
Miele Customer Service.

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Correct installation
 The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the supplied installation sheet.
 Be careful before and while installing the dishwasher.
Some metal parts pose a risk of injury/being cut. Wear pro-
tective gloves.
 The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure
problem-free operation.
 In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a continuous countertop which is se-
cured to adjacent cabinetry.
 The dishwasher must only be built into a tall cabinet if additional
safety precautions are taken. In order to safely install the appliance
in a tall cabinet, please use the tall cabinet installation kit and ob-
serve the installation sheet provided. Otherwise there is the danger
of the cabinet tipping over.
 The door springs must be evenly adjusted 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 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.
Correct use
 Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. There is a danger of explo-
sion.

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 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.
 Avoid leaving the dishwasher door open unnecessarily. You could
injure yourself on the opened door or trip over it.
 Do not sit, stand, or lean on the opened door. The dishwasher
could tip over. This could injure you or damage the dishwasher.
 Dishes may be very hot at the end of the program. Allow the
dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before
unloading them.
 Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish-
washers. Do not use liquid dish soap.
 Do not use any commercial or industrial detergents. These may
cause material damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive
chemical reaction (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
 Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause damage to the rinse aid reservoir.
 Do not fill the AutoDos (depending on model) with powder or liq-
uid detergent. Loose detergent will damage the AutoDos.
 Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent. Dish-
washer detergent will damage the softener assembly.
 Use only special, coarse-grained reactivation salt. Other types of
salt may contain insoluble components which can cause the water
softener to malfunction.

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 In dishwashers with a cutlery basket (depending on model), knives
and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket
for safety reasons. Knives and forks placed with the handles down-
wards pose a danger of injury. However, cutlery placed handle down
in the cutlery basket will come out cleaner and drier.
 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 timer option (depending on model), the detergent
compartment must be dry. Wipe dry with a cloth first if necessary.
The detergent will clump together if the detergent compartment is
not dry, and this may mean that it is not fully rinsed out.
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.
Transport
 Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position so that no
water flows into the electrical controls, as this would cause faults.
 If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely fas-
ten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses, and cords.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
 Remove the door of the dishwasher so that children cannot be-
come trapped inside.

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FCC Declaration of Conformity
 These devices comply with FCC Rules Part15. This equipment
has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a
ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules of Oper-
ation and is subject to the following conditions:
These devices may not cause harmful interference.
These devices must accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be in-
stalled and operated with minimum distance 8" (20cm) between the
radiator and your body.
Industry Canada Statement
 This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassB limits for Ra-
dio Noise Emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Inter-
ference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communica-
tions.
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 ClassB specifications.

Guide to the appliance
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Machine overview
aTop spray arm
b3DMultiFlex Tray (depending on
model)
cUpper basket (depending on model)
dMiddle spray arm
eAeration valve
fBottom spray arm
gFilter combination
hSalt reservoir
iData plate
jRinse aid reservoir
kDetergent compartment
lAutoDos detergent outlet
mAutoDos (automatic dispensing)

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Control panel
aIn-operation indicator light
For indicating an ongoing wash pro-
gram when the door is closed.
bOn/Offsensor button
For turning the dishwasher on and
off.
cRemote startsensor button
For activating/deactivating the Re-
mote start option.
dTouch display
For further information, see “Display
functions” under “Guide to the appli-
ance”.
eBack sensor button
For navigating back to the previous
menu or deleting values which have
been set previously.
fHome sensor button
For returning to the Programs menu.
These operating instructions apply to
several different dishwasher models of
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 dishwash-
ers (freestanding)
XXL = 33 1/4" (84.5cm) high dish-
washers (integrated).

Guide to the appliance
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Display functions
The display is used to select or set the
following:
- the program
- The options
- the Timer
- the Settings
The display can show the following:
- the program name
- the program stage
- 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 sensor buttons during this
time.
Touch the sensor button to turn the
dishwasher back on.
The sensor button on the control field
and in the display react to fingertip con-
tact.
The touch display can be scratched
by pointed or sharp objects, e.g.,
pens.
Only touch the display with your fin-
gers.
Touch the required menu option to se-
lect it.
The currently selected setting is marked
in orange and can be changed.
The OKsensor button in the display is
used to confirm a message or setting
and to move to another menu level.
To exit a sub-menu again, use the Back
sensor button.
Touch the Home sensor button at any
time to return to the Programs menu.
If you do not press any sensor buttons
for several seconds, the display will re-
vert to the previous menu. You will then
have to enter your settings again.

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Examples of how to operate the ap-
pliance
Main menu
Use the Back sensor button to switch
from the Programs menu to the main
menu.
 
Settings
Programs
In the main menu, you can choose the
Programs menu to select programs as
well as the Settings menu.
You can alter the dishwasher’s controls
to suit changing requirements in the
“Settings” menu (see “Settings”).
Option lists
You can scroll to the right or the left by
swiping your finger across the display.
 
China &
Crystal
Quick
IntenseWashNormal Pots & Pans
The orange scroll bar at the bottom of
the display indicates that further op-
tions are available.
You can change the order of programs
listed in the Programs menu by pressing
and holding a program name and drag-
ging it to the place you want.
Normal Estimate

Extra Clean Extra Dry

After selecting a program, the Options
menu is displayed. This is where you
can select any options you want, acti-
vate the timer, and view the energy and
water consumption with the Estimate
function.
Numerical values
You can set numerical values in some
menus.
11:45

OK
You can set the numbers by touching
the numerical keypad that you want to
change.
You can then set the numbers using the
sensor buttons.
Use the OK sensor button to accept the
set numerical value.
Keeping the relevant  or sensor
button pressed will increase or de-
crease the time automatically.