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Operating Instructions

Dishwasher

G 5100

G 5105

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 09 349 510

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for Crystal G 5105 SC

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Dishwasher G 5100 G 5105 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 09 349 510 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...nse aid indicator 18 Adjusting the dosage 19 Loading the dishwasher 20 Items not recommended for dishwashing 21 Typical load for 10 place settings 22 Typical load for 16 place settings 23 Typical load for 10 place settings with cutlery basket 24 Typical load for 13 place settings with cutlery basket 25 Upper basket 26 Lower basket 28 Optional accessories 33 Use 34 Detergent 34 Adding detergent 35 ...

Page 3: ...Frequently asked questions 44 Technical faults 44 Problems water Intake Drain 45 General problems with the dishwasher 46 Sounds 47 Poor cleaning results 48 After sales service 51 Transport 52 User Maintenance Instructions 53 Cleaning and Care 54 Triple filter system 55 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 58 Installation instructions 59 Help to protect the environment 60 Electrical connect...

Page 4: ...nsible person Electrical Safety Before installation make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt Before installation or service disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit tripping the circuit breaker...

Page 5: ...washer provides ample space for the plug and cord Installing the dishwasher in a tight space may crimp the power cord or put pressure on the plug which could cause overheating This dishwasher should only be installed under a continuous counter top secured to adjacent cabinetry Do not install this dishwasher beneath a cooking surface oven or any appliance that radiates heat High temperatures from t...

Page 6: ...he seal Load sharp items pointing downwards to prevent injuries Only use detergents and rinse aids recommended for residential dishwashers Keep all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children Do not inhale or swallow detergents Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients They can cause burning in the mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Consult a docto...

Page 7: ...sket d Middle spray arm e Air inlet for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Triple filter system h Data plate i Child Safety Lock in the door handle not visible j Rinse aid reservoir k Dual compartment detergent dispenser Guide to the dishwasher 7 ...

Page 8: ...Delay Start button gTurbo button with indicator light hProgram selector button iOn Off K button This operating instruction manual describes several dishwasher models with different indicated settings The different dishwasher models are named Standard 32 1 16 81 5 cm high dishwashers XXL 33 11 16 85 5 cm high dishwashers Guide to the dishwasher 8 ...

Page 9: ...r to a hot water source Make full use of the baskets without overloading for the most economical washing Use the correct amount of detergent and rinse aid Detergent dosage is dependent upon the amount of soiling and type of dishware being washed See the Program Guide for more information When using powder or gel detergent reduce the amount to 2 3 of the normal amount when washing a small load Choo...

Page 10: ... the program will restart To close the door Push the baskets in Lift the door and push until it clicks into place Child safety lock Te child Safety Lock is designed to prevent children from opening the dishwasher To lock the door push the slider below the door grip to the right To unlock the door push the slider to the left Before using for the first time 10 ...

Page 11: ...e correctly programmed to match the hardness of your water Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the exact water hardness level in your area If the hardness of your local supply is constantly lower than 4 d 4 gr gal you do not need to add water softener salt However the water hardness level must still be programmed In areas where the water hardness fluctuates e g 37 50 d 39 52 g...

Page 12: ... value which has been set for the water hardness is shown as a figure after the P in the display see chart Use the Start Stop button to select the flashing rhythm that corresponds to your water hardness level With each press of the button the value will raise one level Once the highest value is reached the setting will start again from the beginning Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off d ...

Page 13: ...button pressed for at least four seconds until the Start Stop indicator light comes on Press the Delay Start button twice The Delay Start indicator will flash twice briefly in intervals Character will flash in sequence in the display The number at the P is the value for the water hardness level which has been set see chart Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off Before using for the first ti...

Page 14: ...ftener Remove the lower basket from the wash cabinet and unscrew the salt container lid When opening the salt container water will run out Open the container only to refill salt Important The salt container must be filled with 2 quarts 2 l of water before adding salt for the first time so the salt can dissolve properly Water does not have to be added with subsequent refills Place the provided funn...

Page 15: ... a short time It will go out once the reactivation process is complete The Salt indicator light is turned off if you have programmed the dishwasher to a water hardness below 4 d 4 gr gal Immediately after each refill run the Express program without a load no Turbo function if available This will remove any traces of salt from inside the wash cabinet Before using for the first time 15 ...

Page 16: ...lay start button nine times The Delay start indicator will flash briefly 9 times in intervals The characters flashing in the display will show whether the refill indicators are turned on or off P 1 the refill indicators are turned on P 0 the refill indicators are turned off Press the Start Stop button if you wish to change the setting The setting is saved immediately Press the K button to turn the...

Page 17: ...Tab detergents rinse aid is not needed Adding rinse aid Press the button in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir until it its visible on the surface of the screen The rinse aid reservoir holds approx 3 7 oz 110 ml Press on the flap until you hear it click shut Failure to close it all the way allows water to enter the reservoir during the w...

Page 18: ... refilling If you only ever use Tab detergent products in your dishwasher you can switch the reminders for salt and rinse aid off if you wish see Before using for the first time Refill salt message If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid it is important to remember to replenish the salt and rinse aid and to switch the indicators back on Before using for the first t...

Page 19: ...es or glasses Turn the dishwasher off s Press the Start Stop button and at the same time turn the dishwasher on s Hold the Start Stop button until the Start Stop indicator comes on If it does not come on start over Press the Delay Start button three times The Delay Start indicator will flash briefly three times in intervals P 3 will flash in the display This means that the rinse aid dosage has bee...

Page 20: ...e that all items are securely positioned Hollow items such as cups and glasses should be placed upside down in the baskets To ensure good water coverage tall narrow and hollow items i e vases or champagne glasses should be placed in the center of the basket rather than in the corners Concave based items such as mugs or bowls should be placed at an angle so that water does not pool The spray arms m...

Page 21: ...assware There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware when in doubt wash by hand When purchasing new dishes glasses and cutlery make sure they are dishwasher safe Only wash items marked dishwasher safe in the dishwasher If fine glassware is washed in the dishwasher select the China Crystal program This will reduce the risk of clouding Silver and aluminum Silver or aluminum items may tarni...

Page 22: ...Typical load for 10 place settings Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 22 ...

Page 23: ...Typical load for 16 place settings Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 23 ...

Page 24: ...Typical load for 10 place settings with cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket only available in the US Loading the dishwasher 24 ...

Page 25: ...Typical load for 13 place settings with cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket only available in the US Loading the dishwasher 25 ...

Page 26: ...essert bowls and flat pans Long items such as soup ladles mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket Adjustable cup rack depending on model Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses Glasses can also be leaned against the cup rack so they are more stable Lower it to double stack smaller pieces Loading the dishwasher 26 ...

Page 27: ...et Slide out the upper basket To adjust the upper basket upwards Lift the basket up until it clicks into place To adjust the upper basket downwards Pull up on the levers at the sides of the upper basket Adjust the basket to the desired height and then release the levers to lock the basket in place Depending on the setting of the upper basket the following plate dimensions can be accommodated Depen...

Page 28: ...small plates and saucers can also be arranged in the lower basket Dishwasher with cutlery tray Dishwasher with cutlery basket Heavily soiled items Place large platters and dishes in the center of the lower basket When tilted plates up to 13 3 4 35 cm in diameter can be accommodated Loading the dishwasher 28 ...

Page 29: ...To replace the insert b Slide the hooks of the insert under the struts of the lower basket Push down on the insert to snap it into position Glass rack The glass rack can be raised to make more room for tall items Stem glassware e g wine glasses champagne flutes or beer glasses can be leaned against the glass rack or suspended from it The height of the glass rack is adjustable Slide the glass rack ...

Page 30: ...ront are used for plates soup bowls platters desert bowls and saucers Both rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger dishware e g pots pans and bowls Press the yellow lever down a and fold down the spikes b Loading the dishwasher 30 ...

Page 31: ...tting edge down and forks with the prongs between the holders Spoons should be placed in the opposite direction with the handles between the holders so that water can run off more easily The upper spray arm must not be blocked by tall cutlery items The cutlery tray insert is removable Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders Loading the di...

Page 32: ...et will come out cleaner and drier Place small items of cutlery in the individual slots on three sides of the cutlery basket Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket Use the insert supplied for heavily soiled items of cutlery The insert separates the items so that they can be reached better by the spray jets Fit it onto the cutlery basket if required Insert cutlery with the handles facing downwards a...

Page 33: ...d wash a Miele Cappuccinatore a Cappuccinatore insert for the upper basket wash additional items of cutlery a cutlery basket for the lower basket wash long stemmed glassware a glassware rack for the lower basket MieleCare Collection Miele branded cleaning and care products including dishwasher salt detergent and rinse aid are available to order from your Miele dealer Miele or the on line Miele sto...

Page 34: ...ding on model Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers Use only the recommended amount of detergent Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage When using the China Crystal program depending on model reduce the amount of detergent used to at least of the normal dosage Also make certain your china and crystal are dishwasher safe You can use powder gel or tab detergen...

Page 35: ...the flap If a Pre rinse is desired and available for your chosen program add 1 teaspoon 5 ml of detergent to compartment I Compartment I holds a maximum of 2 teaspoons 10 ml compartment II holds a maximum of 3 5 tablespoons 50 ml of detergent The horizontal marks in compartment II indicate the levels of approximately 1 and 2 tablespoons 20 and 30 ml respectively The marks indicate the approximate ...

Page 36: ...m selection button The indicator light for the selected program will come on You can now select the additional options see Additional Options Starting a program Press the Start Stop button The program starts The Start Stop Cleaning indicators and the indicator of the selected program come on If additional options are selected the corresponding indicators will also light up Cancel a program only in...

Page 37: ... of the dishware as required X X X X China Crystal For temperature sensitive glassware and lightly soiled dishware use 50 detergent recommended as requir ed X as required X X SaniWash To sanitize dishware e g baby bottles cutting boards and preparation dishware X X X X Express Quick program for lightly soiled dishware e g party dishware or to remove salt traces from the wash cabinet after refillin...

Page 38: ...t the end of a program At the end of a program the display shows End The drying fan will continue to run for a few minutes at the end of the Express program You can now open the dishwasher and remove the dishes To avoid damage to counter tops rom steam open the door after the end of the program either fully never ajar or keep it closed until you are removing all the dishes Turning off At the end o...

Page 39: ...e door is closed again the program will continue from where it was interrupted Water in the dishwasher is hot Danger of scalding Only open the door if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so Before closing the door again leave it ajar for approx 20 seconds This will enable the temperature in the wash cabinet to settle Close the door firmly until it clicks into place Changin...

Page 40: ...the setting is changed Delay start The start time of a program can be delayed for example to take advantage of lower night time electricity rates The start time can be delayed from 30 minutes to 24 hours With a delay start time between 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes the delay is set in 30 minute increments For 10 hours or more it is set in one hour increments When using the Delay start function...

Page 41: ...er 10 hours Once the delay start time has elapsed the selected program starts The time display goes out and the Start Stop indicator light comes on Delay start display Between 1 hour and 9 5 e g 5 hours 5 0 10 hours and over e g 15 hours 15 To prevent children from coming into contact with the detergent Only add detergent just before starting the program i e before you press the Start Stop button ...

Page 42: ... dishwasher turns off will increase to approx 6 hours resulting in higher energy consumption Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off Press and hold the Start Stop button and turn the dishwasher on simultaneously using the K button Keep the Start Stop button pressed for at least four seconds until the Start Stop indicator light comes on If it does not come on start over Press the Delay start ...

Page 43: ... If it does not come on start over Press the Delay start button 12 times The Delay Start indicator will give one long flash and two brief flashes in intervals The flashing sequence in the display shows what the current setting is P 1 All setting are set to factory default settings P 0 At least one setting has been changed Press the Start Stop button if you wish to reset the dishwasher to the defau...

Page 44: ... The dishwasher stops during a program The fuse has tripped Reset the circuit breaker See data plate for minimum amperage The program cycle indicators Cleaning Drying and End flash at the same time Fault code FXX appears in the time display There may be a technical fault Turn the dishwasher off s After a few seconds Turn the dishwasher on s Select the desired program with the Program button Press ...

Page 45: ... Turn the dishwasher off s Fault F12 F13 Water intake fault Open the water supply all the way Clean the water intake filter see Cleaning and care The water pressure at the water connection is lower than 4 35 psi Consult a plumber Fault F11 Water drain fault There may be water in the wash cabinet Clean the triple filter Clean the drain pump and the non return valve See Cleaning and care for more in...

Page 46: ...ocking the catch Remove the residue The door and the interior walls are still wet after a program has finished This is not a fault It is the normal operating mode of the drying system The moisture will evaporate after a short time Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a program Before fixing the fault Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off The triple filter in the wash cabinet is ...

Page 47: ...ot secure in the wash cabinet Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces A foreign object e g a cherry stone has become lodged in the drain pump Remove the foreign object from the drain pump see Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve There is a knocking noise in the water line This may be caused by the installation or the diameter of the pipe This has no effect on the dishwasher If in ...

Page 48: ...urn the spray arms and rearrange the dishes if necessary The triple filter in the wash cabinet is clogged or not correctly inserted The spray arm jets might be clogged as a result Clean the filter and insert it correctly Clean the spray arm jets if required see Cleaning and care The non return valve is stuck open and blocked Wash water will run back into the wash cabinet Clean the drain pump and t...

Page 49: ...ee Rinse aid White residue is visible on cutlery and dishes Clouding occurs on glassware and cutlery film can be wiped off Not enough rinse aid was used Increase the dosage see Setting the rinse aid dosage The salt container is empty Refill the salt container see Filling the salt container The salt container lid was not correctly screwed on Reseat it making sure it screws back on correctly Unsuita...

Page 50: ...he detergent has a low bleaching effect Use a different detergent Plastics are discolored Natural dyes e g from carrots tomatoes or ketchup may be the cause Not enough detergent was used to break down natural dyes Use more detergent see Detergent Discoloration is permanent There are rust stains on cutlery The affected items are not corrosion resistant There is no remedy Use only dishwasher safe cu...

Page 51: ...ract program gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of ...

Page 52: ...shwasher Secure any loose parts e g hoses cables cutlery baskets Transport the dishwasher in the upright position If unavoidable it may be transported on its back Do not transport it on its side or on the door Residual water in the machine could leak and cause electrical damage Transport 52 ...

Page 53: ...User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 54: ...rol panel The plastic control panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic The appliance front and controls are not scratch proof Remove spills immediately Exterior Only use a conditioner suitable for your kitchen cabinetry Clean wood only with a damp cloth and wipe dry Clean the exterior with a solution of warm water and liquid soap applied w...

Page 55: ... without all the filters in place Check and clean the filter system periodically for any trapped or foreign objects The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on your household usage Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the triple filter system a Lift the filter combination out of the machine b Remove a...

Page 56: ...ing water Close the flap so that the clip engages Return the filter so it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Lock the filter by turning the handle clockwise The triple filter system must be inserted and locked into place Large particles could get in the circulation system and cause a blockage Cleaning and Care 56 ...

Page 57: ...sent Push the upper spray arm up to engage the inner ratchet and unscrew the spray arm Lift up the middle spray arm a to engage the ratchet and unscrew the spray arm b Remove the lower basket Pull the lower spray arm firmly upwards to remove Use a pointed object such as a toothpick to push food particles into the spray arm jets Rinse thoroughly under running water Return the spray arms and check t...

Page 58: ...a Pull out the non return valve b and rinse it under running water Remove all foreign objects from the non return valve The drain pump is beneath the non return valve see arrow Remove all foreign objects from the drain pump glass or bone splinters Before returning the non return valve check that the drain pump is not blocked Spin the propeller several times in both directions to check for obstruct...

Page 59: ...m supplied with these instructions To comply with IEC sound testing protocols please contact Miele for additional instructions Information is subject to change Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification technical warranty information ...

Page 60: ...f children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old machine Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet cut off its power cord and remove a...

Page 61: ...al current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit ...

Page 62: ... data must correspond to prevent machine damage Consult an electrician if in doubt GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Prior to making a hardwire connect...

Page 63: ...mpression fitting This can be directly connected to a water supply valve or to an appropriate coupling If not connected directly to a water supply valve an appropriate adapter not included is required Water pressure Must be between 4 5 145 psi 0 3 10 bar If the water pressure if lower a Water Intake notification will be shown See Frequently Asked Questions for more information If the water pressur...

Page 64: ... the left or right side at the rear of the machine The existing nipple that the drain hose is connected to may be designed for various hose diameters If the nipple diameter is to large or to small it should be replaced or an adapter may be used If the nipple extends more than 2 50 mm into the drain hose it should be shortened or the hose could clog The drain hose must not be shortened Make sure th...

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