Miele G 5870 User manual

Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
G 5870
G 5875
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 053 740
en - US, CA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................4
Guide to the dishwasher ............................................8
Control panel ......................................................9
Caring for the environment.........................................10
Before using for the first time.......................................11
To open the door ..................................................11
Display ..........................................................12
Filling the salt container .............................................14
Refill salt message.................................................15
Rinse aid ........................................................16
Adding rinse aid ..................................................16
Rinse aid indicator .................................................17
Loading the dishwasher ...........................................18
Items not recommended for dishwashing ...............................19
Typical load for 10 place settings .....................................20
Typical load for 16 place settings .....................................21
Upper basket .....................................................22
Lower basket .....................................................26
Cutlery ..........................................................29
Optional accessories..............................................31
Use ............................................................32
Adding detergent..................................................33
Turning on .......................................................34
Selecting a program ...............................................34
Starting a program.................................................34
Program guide ...................................................35
Use ............................................................36
Time display......................................................36
Standby .........................................................36
At the end of a program.............................................37
Preparing your appliance for an extended vacation .......................37
Interrupting a program..............................................38
Changing a program ...............................................38
Contents
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Additional options ................................................39
Intensive lower basket ..............................................39
Turbo ...........................................................39
Delay start .......................................................40
BrilliantLight ......................................................41
Settings menu ...................................................42
Opening the "Settings" menu .........................................42
Water hardness ...................................................43
Buzzer ..........................................................44
Drying Plus.......................................................45
Brightness .......................................................46
Factory default ....................................................47
Leaving the Settings menu ..........................................47
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................48
Technical faults ...................................................48
Problems water intake/drain .........................................50
General problems with the dishwasher .................................51
Sounds..........................................................53
Poor cleaning results ...............................................54
After sales service ................................................57
Transport .......................................................58
User Maintenance Instructions......................................59
Cleaning and Care ................................................60
Triple filter system .................................................62
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve...........................65
Installation instructions ...........................................67
Help to protect the environment.....................................68
Electrical connection..............................................69
Plumbing........................................................71
Connection to the water supply ........................................71
Drainage ........................................................72
Contents
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WARNING –
When using your dishwasher, follow
basic precautions, including the
following:
Read all instructions before
installation or use of the dishwasher
to prevent injury and machine
damage.
Use the dishwasher only for its
intended purpose. This appliance is
intended for residential use only.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
Correct usage
~The dishwasher is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as, shops, offices and showrooms
or guest houses.
~The dishwasher is not intended for
outdoor use.
~It must only be used as a domestic
appliance as specified in these
operating instructions, for cleaning
domestic crockery and cutlery. Any
other usage is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
~Persons who lack physical, sensory
or mental abilities, or experience with
the appliance should not use the
dishwasher without supervision or
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,
"tripping" the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse.
~Do not use an extension cord to
connect this appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
~Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. To guarantee the
electrical safety of this appliance
continuity must exist between the
appliance and an effective grounding
system. It is imperative that this basic
safety requirement be met. If there is
any doubt, have the electrical system of
the house checked by a qualified
electrician.
~If the supplied power cord is
damaged it must only be replaced by a
Miele Service technician with a genuine
Miele power cord.
~The outlet must be accessible at all
times after installation to disconnect the
dishwasher.
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Installation
~The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in accordance with the
installation instructions.
~Installation and repair work should
be performed by a Miele authorized
service technician. Work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and may
void the warranty.
~Do not install or use a damaged
dishwasher. A damaged appliance is
dangerous. Unplug the machine and
contact Miele Technical Service
Department.
~Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children.
Danger of suffocation!
~This appliance must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
boat).
~,WARNING - Fire hazard!
Do not cover or crush the plug of the
appliance. Ensure that the cabinet
opening for the dishwasher 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 these units
may damage the dishwasher.
~A toe-kick must be used with the
dishwasher. If the supplied toe-kick is
not used, a cabinet matching toe-kick
must be installed.
~Do not install the dishwasher in an
area where it will be exposed to
temperatures below freezing.
~Do not cut the intake hose or
submerge it in liquid. This hose
contains electrical components that
could cause injury or property damage
if cut or submerged.
~Only power up the dishwasher when
all installation and plumbing work is
complete.
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Use
~To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in, on or near the
dishwasher. It is possible for small
fingers may be pinched in the door.
~Only use the dishwasher if all panels
are properly in place.
~Do not tamper with the controls.
~Do not sit or stand on the door or
baskets of the dishwasher. Close the
door when not in use.
~Under certain conditions, hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot water
system that has not been used for two
weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has
not been used for such a period, turn
on all hot water faucets and let water
flow from each for several minutes
before using the dishwasher. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. Do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
~Be sure that all items placed in the
dishwasher are "dishwasher safe". For
items not labeled, check the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
~When loading tableware, place
sharp items away from the door to
prevent damage to the 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 doctor immediately if detergent has
been swallowed or inhaled.
~Do not drink water from the
dishwasher! Harmful residues could be
present.
~Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir or
salt container with detergent. It will
destroy the rinse aid compartment and
water softener.
~If the supplied power cord is
damaged it must only be replaced by a
Miele Service technician with a genuine
Miele power cord.
The outlet must be accessible at all
times after installation to disconnect the
dishwasher.
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~This model offers a Drying Plus
feature, i.e. the door will automatically
open, without an audible signal first
being given, at the end of the program
releasing warm air from the dishwasher.
Use caution, the air may be hot!
~Advise the user of the Drying Plus
feature to avoid injuries by walking,
bumping or knocking into the partially
opened door.
~Dishes can be very hot at the end of
a program. Allow the dishes to cool
until they are cool enough to handle
before unloading them.
~The water supply must be turned off
when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during
vacations).
Disposal of an appliance
~If the appliance is removed from its
installation site and will not be used,
remove the doorlock to the wash
cabinet to prevent children from locking
themselves in the machine.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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aUpper spray arm (not visible)
bCutlery tray
cUpper basket
dMiddle spray arm
eAir inlet for drying
(depending on model)
fLower spray arm
gTriple filter system
hData plate
iOptical interface
jRinse aid reservoir
kDual compartment detergent
dispenser
lSalt container
Guide to the dishwasher
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Control panel
aDisplay
bDelay start button ,with indicator
light
cTurbo button with indicator light
dIntensive lower basket button with
indicator light
eProgram selection
fProgram selector button
gOn/Off Kbutton with indicator light
hOptical Interface
(in-operation indicator light)
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
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Energy saving washing
This dishwasher is exceptionally
economical in the use of water and
electricity. For best results follow these
tips:
^For lowest energy consumption you
may connect the dishwasher to a
cold water source.
^For fastest possible wash times, with
slightly higher energy consumption,
connect the dishwasher 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 2/3of 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.
Caring for the environment
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To open the door
The door will open automatically at the
end of the program to aid in the drying
process.
This function can be deactivated (see
"Settings - Drying Plus").
^Pull the handle to open the door.
If the door is opened during operation,
the rinsing function is automatically
canceled.
,Keep the opening area free of
obstructions.
To close the door
^Push the baskets in.
^Lift the door and push until the catch
engages.
,Keep fingers and other body
parts away from the door as it is
closing. Danger of injury.
Before using for the first time
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Display
The following functions can be selected
or set on the display:
–program
–options
–delay start
–settings
While a program is running, the
following appears in the display:
– the program segment
– the approximate remaining running
time
– any faults or messages
To save energy, the dishwasher turns
off a few minutes after a button is
pressed.
To turn the dishwasher on again,
press the Kbutton.
"Settings" menu
You can adjust the dishwasher's
electronics to suit various requirements
in the "Settings" menu.
You can access the Settings menu by
pressing a specific button combination.
You can find more detailed information
in the Settings section.
The actual function of the buttons next
to the display is switched off in the
Settings menu, allowing you to select
and confirm menu items using these
buttons.
The left and right arrows in the display
indicate that additional selections are
available. You can choose these
selections using the left or right button
next to the display.
Use the center button next to the
display to confirm messages or settings
and change to the next menu or
another menu level.
(A check will appear beside the
currently selected setting.
Before using for the first time
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^Press the Kbutton to turn the
dishwasher on.
A Welcome screen shows when the
dishwasher is turned on for the first
time.
Language
The display changes automatically to
the language setting.
^Select the desired language and
confirm with the center button.
The selected language set is marked
with a (check.
Water hardness
The display changes to the water
hardness setting.
To achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs soft water. Hard
water results in calcium deposits on
dishware and in the dishwasher.
If your tap water hardness is above 4 °d
(4 gr/gal [US]), the water should be
softened.
–Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
–The dishwasher must be
programmed to correspond to the
water hardness in your area.
–In areas where the water hardness
fluctuates (e. g. 37 - 50 °d
[39 -52 gr/gal]) always program the
machine to the higher value (in this
example 50 °d [52 gr/gal]).
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 water hardness was programmed
at 1 °d (1 gr/gal) by factory default.
^Select the hardness of your water
supply and confirm with the center
button.
See "Settings - Water hardness" for
more information.
Two notes appear in the display.
After confirming these notes, :Add
rinse aid and/or :Add salt may
appear in the display.
Confirm these notes. The display
changes to the Main menu.
These basic settings are saved after
the first full program cycle is
completed.
Before using for the first time
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Every dishwasher is tested before
leaving the factory. Any water
remaining in the machine is from the
final factory test and does not
indicate that the machine has been
used.
Filling the salt container
To achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs soft water (water that
is low in minerals). Hard water results in
calcium deposits on dishware and in
the dishwasher.
Therefore, if your tap water hardness is
above 4 °d (4 gr/gal) the water should
be softened. The built-in water softener
is designed for this purpose. The water
softener is suitable for a water hardness
up to 70 °d (73 gr/gal).
,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
include salt, still add salt to the
machine to achieve optimal cleaning
results and ensure long-term
functioning of the water softener.
^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.
Before using for the first time
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^Place the provided funnel over the
salt container and carefully fill it with
salt. The salt container holds
approx. 4.4 lbs (2 kg) of salt,
depending on the type of salt.
^Clean any excess salt from the
threads of the container opening.
Screw the lid on firmly.
^Immediately after each refill, run the
"Express" program without a load (no
"Turbo" function). This will remove
any traces of salt from inside the
wash cabinet.
Refill salt message
^As soon as the FInsufficient salt
message is displayed, refill the salt
container
^Confirm with the center button.
The "Insufficient salt" message goes
out.
If a sufficiently high concentration of
salt has not yet formed, the Insufficient
salt message may continue to be
displayed after adding the salt. In this
case, confirm again with the center
button.
The Insufficient salt message is turned
off if you have programmed the
dishwasher to a water hardness below
4 °d (4 gr/gal).
If using"Tab" detergent products in
your dishwasher, the messages can
be turned off if desired (see
"Settings - Deactivate indicators").
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 turn the indicators back on.
Before using for the first time
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Rinse aid
Rinse aid helps to prevent spotting on
dishes and glassware.
The rinse aid is filled in the reservoir
and the set amount will be
automatically dosed.
,Filling the rinse aid reservoir with
detergent (liquid or powder) will
damage the reservoir. Only pour
rinse aid formulated for residential
dishwashers into the reservoir.
When using "Tab" detergents rinse
aid is not needed.
Adding rinse aid
^Press the button on the rinse aid
reservoir in the direction of the arrow
until the flap springs open.
^Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir
until it is visible on the surface of the
screen.
The rinse aid reservoir holds
approximately 3.7 fl. 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 wash program.
^Clean any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring
during the next program.
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for best results (see "Settings - Rinse
aid").
Before using for the first time
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Rinse aid indicator
When the (Refill rinse aid message
appears, the reservoir contains
sufficient rinse aid for2-3programs
only.
^Add rinse aid once the program has
finished.
^Confirm with the center button.
The "Refill rinse aid" message will go
out.
If using "Tab" detergent products in
your dishwasher, the messages can
be turned off if desired (see
"Settings - Deactivate indicators").
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 turn the indicators back on.
Before using for the first time
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,Do not wash items soiled with
ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in
the dishwasher.
Ash and sand do not dissolve and
will be distributed throughout the
inside of the dishwasher.
Wax, grease and paint will cause
permanent discoloration and
damage to the dishwasher.
^Scrape food from dishes before
placing them in the dishwasher,
rinsing is not necessary.
^Some foods contain natural dyes,
e.g. carrots or tomatoes. Plastic items
may discolor permanently if they
come in contact with food dyes.
^All items can be placed anywhere in
the baskets.
^Load dishes so that water can reach
all surfaces. Do not place dishes or
cutlery inside other pieces.
^Make sure 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 must not be blocked
by items that are too tall or hang
through the baskets. Check
clearance by manually rotating the
spray arms.
^Place very small items in the cutlery
tray or basket so they do not fall to
the bottom of the wash cabinet.
^Food residue and spilled liquids
should be cleaned from the sides of
the dishwasher door. These are
outside of the wash cabinet and are
not cleaned by water from the spray
arms.
Loading the dishwasher
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Items not recommended for
dishwashing
–Cutlery with wooden handles
–Wooden cutting boards
–Glued items such as old knives with
handles glued together around the
shank of the blade
–Handmade craft items, antique,
metal trimmed or decorative
glassware
–Plastic items that are not heat
resistant
– Copper, brass, tin or aluminum
– Dishes with color painted over the
glaze. These dishes may fade over
time
– Fine glassware and crystal items
should only be washed using the
"China & Crystal" program*.
Otherwise clouding or etching may
occur after frequent washing.
–Cast iron pots and pans
* depending on model
If unsure whether your china and
crystal are dishwasher safe, please
check with the manufacturer. The
China & Crystal program, although
extremely gentle and thorough can
cause the china and crystal to "wear"
if they are not dishwasher safe.
Glassware:
–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 tarnish.
– Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may be damp or spotted
at the end of a program where water
has adhered to the polish. This can
be rubbed off with a soft, dry cloth.
Silver that has been cleaned in an
immersion dip is usually dry at the
end of a program, but may tarnish.
–If left to dry, foods containing sulfur
can discolor silver. These include
egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise,
mustard, fish and marinades.
–Silverware may tarnish or pit if
washed next to stainless steel.
Leave space between these metals.
–Clean aluminum items, e.g. grease
filters, with domestic dishwasher
detergent only.
Loading the dishwasher
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Typical load for 10 place settings
Upper basket Lower basket
Cutlery tray
Loading the dishwasher
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