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Operating Instructions

Dishwasher

G 5280

G 5285

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 09 510 220

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for Crystal G 5285 SCSF

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Dishwasher G 5280 G 5285 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 09 510 220 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...osage 18 Loading the dishwasher 19 Items not recommended for dishwashing 20 Typical load for 10 place settings with cutlery tray 21 Typical load for 16 place settings with cutlery tray 22 Upper basket 23 Lower basket 25 MultiComfort zone 26 Foldable spikes depending on the model 26 Optional accessories 29 Use 30 Detergent 30 Adding detergent 31 Turning the dishwasher on 32 Selecting a program 32 S...

Page 3: ...take or water drain 43 General problems with the dishwasher 44 Sounds 45 Poor cleaning results 46 After sales service 49 User Maintenance Instructions 51 Cleaning and Care 52 Triple filter system 53 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 56 Installation instructions 57 Electrical connection 58 Plumbing 60 Connection to the water supply 60 Drainage 61 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...instruction by a responsible 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 trippi...

Page 5: ...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 these units may damage the dishwasher A toe kick must be used with the dishwasher If the supplied toe ki...

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: ...pending on model c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air inlet for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Triple filter system h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dispenser kSalt container Guide to the dishwasher 7 ...

Page 8: ...am button gK button On Off with indicator light This operating instruction manual describes several dishwasher models with different indicated settings The different dishwasher models are named Standard Dishwasher with 31 11 16 80 5 cm height built in or 33 1 4 84 5 cm height stand alone XXL Dishwasher with 33 1 4 84 5 cm height Guide to the dishwasher 8 ...

Page 9: ...of the normal amount when washing a small load Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed Disposal of the packing material The cardboard box and packaging protect the appliance during shipping These materials are biodegradable and recyclable Please recycle Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of ...

Page 10: ...r If the door is opened during operation the dishwasher will stop running Once the door is closed the program will continue To close the door Push the baskets in Lift the door and push until it clicks into position Before using for the first time 10 ...

Page 11: ... 50 d 39 52 gr gal always program the machine to the higher value in this example 50 d 52 gr gal It is useful to know your water hardness so that you can provide the service technician with this information in the event of any service calls If there is a fault it will help the service technician to know the hardness of your local water supply Please note your water hardness below d gr gal The wate...

Page 12: ...s set default setting Using the Program button select the value that matches your water hardness With each press of the button the value will go up 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 gr gal Value to set in the display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29...

Page 13: ...washer Therefore if your tap water hardness is above 4 d 4 gr gal the water should be softened Inadvertently filling the salt container with dishwashing detergent including liquid detergent will damage the water softener Only use water softener salt specially formulated for dishwashers Other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the water softener If using Tab products which inclu...

Page 14: ... on the type of salt Clean any excess salt from the threads of the container opening Screw the lid on firmly Immediately run the Express program without a load no Turbo function to remove any traces of salt or brine from the wash cabinet Salt indicator When the Salt indicator comes on refill the salt container The refill salt message may continue to be displayed for a short time after salt has bee...

Page 15: ...ome on start over Press the Turbo button nine times The Turbo indicator light flashes 9 times at a short interval The flashing in the time display indicates whether the refill indicators are activated or not p 1 refill indicators are activated p 0 refill indicators are deactivated Press the Program button if you wish to change the setting The setting is immediately saved Press the K button to turn...

Page 16: ...When using Tab detergents rinse aid is not needed Adding rinse aid Press the button on top of the rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow The flap will pop open Pour rinse aid into the reservoir until it is visible in the opening The rinse aid reservoir holds approximately 3 7 fl oz 110 ml Close the flap until you hear it click shut otherwise water might enter the reservoir during the wa...

Page 17: ...ou consistently use a detergent that contains salt and rinse aid you can deactivate the refill indicators if you wish see Before using for the first time Deactivating refill indicators If you switch to a single function detergent it is important to remember to add salt and rinse aid and to activate the indicators Before using for the first time 17 ...

Page 18: ...asher on using the K button Keep the Program button pressed for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator lights up If it does not come on start over Press the Turbo button three times The Turbo indicator light flashes 3 times at short intervals The time display shows the flashing sequence p 3 The set value is shown in the time display after the P Select the desired dosage with...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...Typical load for 10 place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 21 ...

Page 22: ...Typical load for 16 place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 22 ...

Page 23: ...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 23 ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...wer basket It can also be used for glasses cups small plates and saucers Dishwasher with cutlery tray Dishwasher with cutlery basket Heavily soiled items Place very large plates 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 25 ...

Page 26: ...t The height of the glass rack is adjustable Slide the glass rack to the desired height until the catches click into place at the top and rest on the bottom Foldable spikes depending on the model The spikes at the front are used for plates soup bowls platters desert bowls and saucers The rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger cookware e g pots pans and bowls Press the yel...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...cription of the programs and their applications Use the Program button to select the desired program The indicator light for the selected program comes on The time display shows the runtime of the selected program in hours and minutes You can now select additional options see Additional options If additional options are selected the corresponding indicator lights will also come on Starting a progr...

Page 33: ... water consumption based on the soil load of the dishware as required X X X X China Crystal For temperature sensitive glassware and lightly soiled dishware use 50 detergent recommended as requi red 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 not suitable for det...

Page 34: ...e load Standby A few minutes after the last button is pressed or a few minutes after the end of the program the dishwasher will switch to Standby mode to save energy The time display and the indicator lights are turned off and only the K indicator light flashes slowly Press the K button if you want to turn the indicator lights back on If the dishwasher is not turned off after the program ends afte...

Page 35: ...e counter top because the fan is no longer running Unload the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them The dishes will cool much faster if you open the door when the program has ended Unload the lower basket first then the upper basket and then the cutlery tray depending on the ...

Page 36: ... it slightly ajar for approx 20 seconds This will allow the temperature in the wash cabinet to settle Then push the door firmly shut until it clicks into place Changing a program Do not change the program if the detergent dispenser flap is already open If a program has already started and you wish to change it Open the door Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off Press the K button to turn t...

Page 37: ...e door Press the K button to turn the dishwasher on The K indicator light comes on Select a program Press the Turbo button The Turbo indicator light will come on if the function is available for the program which has been selected Start the program by closing the door Once selected the function will remain active for all programs until the setting is changed Additional options 37 ...

Page 38: ...appear in the time display The indicator light comes on Set the desired Delay start time using the button If you keep the button pressed the time will increase automatically to 24 To start at 30 minutes again press the button twice Close the door The time counts down to the program start more than 10 hours in 1 hour increments less than 10 hours in 1 minute increments When the set time is reached ...

Page 39: ...shwasher off Press and hold the Program button and simultaneously turn the dishwasher on using the K button Keep the Program button pressed for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator lights up If it does not come on start over Press the Turbo button four times The Turbo indicator light shows 4 short flashes in intervals The flashing in the time display shows whether the prog...

Page 40: ...rgy consumption If Salt and or Rinse aid or a fault is displayed the dishwasher will not switch to Standby mode Open the door Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off Press and hold the Program button and simultaneously turn the dishwasher on using the K button Keep the Program button pressed for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator lights up If it does not come on st...

Page 41: ...ht program indicator lights up If it does not come on start over Press the Turbo button 12 times The Turbo indicator shows 1 long flash and 2 short flashes in intervals The flashing in the time display shows whether a setting is different from the default setting p 1 all values are set to the default settings p 0 at least one setting has been changed Press the Program button to reset the dishwashe...

Page 42: ...on and select a program The dishwasher stops during a program The circuit breaker has tripped Reset the circuit breaker see data plate for the correct fuse rating If the circuit breaker trips again contact Miele The buzzer sounds All the indicator lights of the program selection flash when the door is open The time display shows fault FXX There may be a technical fault Press the K button to turn t...

Page 43: ...splay shows fault FXX Before fixing the fault Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off Fault F12 F13 Water intake fault Open the water supply all the way Clean the screen in the water supply valve see User Maintenance instructions The water pressure at the water connection is less than 4 35 psi Consult a plumber Fault F11 Water drainage fault There might be water in the wash cabinet Clean the...

Page 44: ...ispenser flap cannot be closed properly Detergent residue is blocking the latch Remove the detergent residue The inside of the door and or the interior walls are wet after a program has finished This is normal None The moisture evaporates after a short time There is water 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 fi...

Page 45: ...ems are not secure in the wash cabinet Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces A foreign object 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 doubt cont...

Page 46: ... 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 the non return valve see Cleaning and care Glasses and cutler...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 ...

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Page 51: ...User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 52: ...l panel The plastic control panels should only be wiped with a damp cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic The appliance and front controls are not scratch proof Remove spills immediately Exterior Only use a conditioner suitable for your kitchen cabinetry Clean wood with a damp cloth and wipe dry Clean the exterior with a solution of warm water and liquid soap applied with a ...

Page 53: ... 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 54: ...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 54 ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ... 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 60: ...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 61: ... 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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