Miele G 5210 C SCi Active Plus User manual

Operating instructions
Dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions as well as the installation sheet
before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-SG M.-Nr. 11 715 560HG07

Contents
2
Warning and safety instructions ...................................................................... 5
Notes on the operating instructions................................................................ 15
Notes on the layout ............................................................................................. 15
Scope.................................................................................................................. 16
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 17
Appliance overview ............................................................................................. 17
Control field......................................................................................................... 18
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 19
Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 20
Opening the door ................................................................................................ 20
Closing the door.................................................................................................. 21
Activating the safety lock .................................................................................... 21
Water softener ..................................................................................................... 22
Displaying and setting the water hardness .................................................... 23
Dishwasher salt ................................................................................................... 24
Filling the salt reservoir................................................................................... 25
Refilling the salt .............................................................................................. 26
Rinse aid.............................................................................................................. 27
Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................. 28
Filling the rinse aid container.......................................................................... 28
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 30
Economical dishwashing..................................................................................... 30
Loading the dishwasher.................................................................................... 31
General information............................................................................................. 31
Upper basket....................................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the upper basket ................................................................................. 36
Lower basket....................................................................................................... 37
Cutlery tray .......................................................................................................... 38
Loading the 3D MultiFlex tray......................................................................... 38
Detergent ........................................................................................................... 40
Active ingredients ............................................................................................... 40
Detergent dispensing .......................................................................................... 41
Adding detergent................................................................................................. 42
Operation............................................................................................................ 43
Switching on the dishwasher .............................................................................. 43
Selecting a programme ....................................................................................... 43

Contents
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Display of programme running time .................................................................... 44
Starting the programme ...................................................................................... 44
End of programme............................................................................................... 45
Energy management ........................................................................................... 45
Switching off the dishwasher .............................................................................. 46
Unloading the dishwasher................................................................................... 46
Interrupting a programme.................................................................................... 47
Cancelling or changing a programme ................................................................. 47
Options ............................................................................................................... 48
Timer ................................................................................................................... 48
Guide for selecting a programme .................................................................... 50
Programme overview ........................................................................................ 52
Programme options........................................................................................... 54
Express........................................................................................................... 54
AutoOpen ............................................................................................................ 55
Switching off the refill reminders ......................................................................... 56
Extraclean........................................................................................................... 57
Extradry .............................................................................................................. 58
Factory defaults................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 60
Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................. 60
Cleaning the door and the door seal................................................................... 61
Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................. 61
Cleaning the appliance front ............................................................................... 61
Cleaning the spray arms...................................................................................... 62
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................. 65
Cleaning the filters............................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the water inlet filter............................................................................... 67
Cleaning the drain pump..................................................................................... 68
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 70
Technical problems ............................................................................................. 70
Fault messages ................................................................................................... 71
Door release ........................................................................................................ 72
Water inlet fault ................................................................................................... 73
Water drainage fault ............................................................................................ 74
General problems with the dishwasher ............................................................... 75
Noises.................................................................................................................. 76
Unsatisfactory washing result ............................................................................. 77

Contents
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Service................................................................................................................ 81
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 81
Guarantee............................................................................................................ 81
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 82
Installation.......................................................................................................... 84
The Miele Waterproof system.............................................................................. 84
Water inlet ........................................................................................................... 84
Regulation in Germany........................................................................................ 85
Water drainage .................................................................................................... 86
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 88
Technical data.................................................................................................... 89

Warning and safety instructions
5
This dishwasher conforms to current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating
instructions carefully before setting up the dishwasher and using it
for the first time. They both contain important information on its
installation, safety, use and maintenance. This is to protect
yourself from injury and prevent damage to the dishwasher.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the dishwasher as well as the safety
instructions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for 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.

Warning and safety instructions
6
Appropriate use
 This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
 This dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.
 This dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 4000m
above sea level.
 This dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic
crockery and cutlery. All other types of use are not permitted.
 The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.

Warning and safety instructions
7
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
dishwasher unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children aged 8 and older may only use the dishwasher without
supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner.
Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible
dangers caused by incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the dishwasher
unsupervised.
 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. There is a danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault
with the opening mechanism.
 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may become
entangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head and risk 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.
Detergent residues could still be present in the dishwasher. Seek
medical advice immediately if a child has swallowed or inhaled any
detergents.

Warning and safety instructions
8
Technical safety
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician.
 Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before
using the dishwasher and in particular following transport, check it
for any visible damage. Never use a damaged dishwasher.
 The electrical safety of this dishwasher can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is present. If in doubt, the electrical installation should
be checked by a qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
or lack of earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power
supply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised
with the mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems)
is possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply
system complies with the specifications of EN50160 or an
equivalent standard.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronised with the mains power supply, or these measures must
be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation. As described,
for example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO
45001.
 The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply
via a suitable switched socket using a fused 3-pin plug (it must not
be hard-wired). The electrical socket must be easily accessible after
the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected from the
electricity supply at any time.

Warning and safety instructions
9
 There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher
because 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 hob. The high
temperatures radiated by hobs could damage the dishwasher below.
For the same reason, the appliance must not be installed next to
open fires or other appliances that give off heat, such as heaters
etc., not normally found in a kitchen.
 Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate
(fuse rating, frequency and voltage) match the mains 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 mains. If in any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
 Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains 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
mechanism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of
danger whilst 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.

Warning and safety instructions
10
 Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not connect the
dishwasher to the mains electricity supply using a multi-socket
adapter or an extension lead.
 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 occurring. 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 dishwasher, it must only be operated
when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.
 The plastic housing of the water connection contains a solenoid
valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.
 There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the hose,
even if it is too long.
 The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from water
damage, provided that the following conditions are met:
- Installation has been carried out correctly
- The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced
where this is noticeably required
- The stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home
(e.g. whilst on holiday).
The Waterproof system will work even when the dishwasher is
switched off. However, the dishwasher must remain connected to
the electricity supply.
 The water-connection pressure needs to be between 50 and
1,000kPa.