Miele G 5500 manual

Operating Instructions Dishwasher G 5500 G 5505 G 5510 G 5515 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 016 330 en - US, CA[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel ......................................................8 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Turbo ...........................................................3 8 Delay start .......................................................3 9 Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Opening the "Settings" menu .........................................4 0 Language[...]

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 a[...]

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 da[...]

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[...]

a Upper spray arm (not visible) b Cutlery tray 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 Child Safety Lock in the door handle (not visible) j Rinse aid reservoir k Dual compartment detergent dispenser l Salt container Guide to the dishwasher 7[...]

Control panel a Program selection b Display c Start / Stop button with indicator light d Delay Start button with indicator light e Turbo button with indicator light f Intensive lower basket button with indicator light g Program selector button h On/Off K button This operating instruction manual describes several dishwasher models with different ind[...]

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. ^ [...]

To open the door ^ Reach under the handle and pull the door open. If the door is opened during operation the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed 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 child[...]

Display Functions The following functions can be selected or set on the display: – wash program – options – delay start – settings While a program is running, the display shows: – the program segment – the approximate remaining time – any faults or messages To save energy, if a button is not pressed within a few minutes the display wi[...]

^ Press the K button 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 th[...]

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 dishwar[...]

^ 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 [...]

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 "[...]

Rinse aid indicator When the ( Refill rinse aid message appears, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid fo r2-3 programs 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[...]

, 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 necess[...]

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 – Dis[...]

Typical load for 10 place settings Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 19[...]

Typical load for 16 place settings Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 20[...]

Upper basket , Always use the dishwasher with the upper and lower basket inserted (except during the Tall items program, if available). ^ Load the upper basket with small, lightweight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc. Shallow pans can also be placed in the upper basket. ^ Long items such as soup ladles, mixing s[...]

Jumbo cup rack (depending on model) : The cup rack can be set at two different widths so that it can also accommodate large cups. ^ Pull the cup rack upwards and click it back into position at the required width. Universal support bar The support bar will hold tall glasses and stem ware securely. ^ Fold the bar down and lean the desired glasses aga[...]

Adjusting the height: You can set the support bar at two different heights. ^ Pull the support bar upwards and click it back into position at the required height. Use the low setting for small glasses and tumblers. Use the high setting for tall glasses and stem ware. Loading the dishwasher 23[...]

Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for taller items the upper basket can be adjusted on three levels with 2 cm between each level. The upper basket can also be set at an angle with one side high and the other side low. Make sure, however, that the basket can slide smoothly in and out of the cabinet. ^ Slide out the upper basket.[...]

Lower basket ^ For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. Glasses, cups, 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, plat[...]

Removable MultiComfort insert The rear section of the lower basket is used for cups, glasses, plates, pots and pans. You can remove the MultiComfort insert to provide more space for larger items such as pots and pans. To remove the insert a ^ Press the yellow handle forwards and remove the insert. To replace the insert b ^ Slide the hooks of the in[...]

Foldable spikes (depending on model) The spikes at the front 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 27[...]

Cutlery Split cutlery tray (depending on model) ^ Arrange the cutlery as shown in the cutlery tray. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc. Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated retainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs[...]

Cutlery basket (depending on model) The cutlery basket can be placed anywhere on the front rows of spikes in the lower basket. ^ To avoid risk of injury, knives and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket. However, cutlery placed handle down in the basket will come out cleaner and drier. ^ Place small items of cutlery in the i[...]

Optional dishwasher accessories are available from your Miele dealer, Miele or Mieleusa.com (depending on your model some may already be supplied with your machine as standard). If you would like to... the following accessory will need to be ordered... ...wash a Miele Cappuccinatore ... a Cappuccinatore insert for the upper basket. ...wash addition[...]

Detergent , Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients. Avoid inhaling or swallowing dishwasher detergent. Keep children away from detergent. Keep detergent out of the reach of children. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the dishwasher. Only add detergent j[...]

Adding detergent ^ Press the latch on the detergent dispenser. The flap will spring open. The flap is always open at the end of a program. ^ Add detergent to the compartments and close the container flap. ^ Use one tab or add powder or gel detergent to compartment II and close the flap. ^ If a Pre-rinse is desired, and available for your chosen pro[...]

Turning on ^ Make sure the spray arms can rotate freely. ^ Close the door. ^ Open the water supply, if it is closed. ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher on. The last program selected will appear in the display and the appropriate indicator light will come on. After a short while, the estimated program duration for the program selected will [...]

Program When to use Program sequence Pre-rinse Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying 12 1 2 Pots & Pans For normally soiled pots & pans with dried on food , and heavily soiled dishware, use 120% detergent recommended. XX X X X Normal Program for completely washing a full load of normally soiled dishware with the ability to adjust energ[...]

Time display Before the program starts, the time display shows the running time of the selected program in hours and minutes. During the running program the remaining time is shown in the time display. Symbols will appear to indicate the current stage of the program: 1 Pre-wash 8 Main wash % Interim rinse ( Final rinse G Drying O Finished The time [...]

At the end of a program At the end of a program the display shows End. In the "Express" program, the drying fan will run for a few minutes after the program is completed. Dishes tends to chip if removed still hot from the dishwasher. Let the dishware cool. To avoid steam damage to the counter top, open the door after the the end of the pr[...]

Interrupting a program A program is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the 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[...]

Intensive lower basket The "Intensive lower basket" option allows you to wash heavily soiled items in the lower basket while washing more delicate items in the upper basket. Cleaning performance in the lower basket is intensified in programs where this function is available. Depending on the program, this can mean that the running time va[...]

Delay start The start time of a program can be delayed from 30 minutes to 24 hours. The delay is set in 30 minute increments. When using the "Delay Start" function, make sure that the detergent compartment is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry with a cloth if necessary. Otherwise the detergent could stick together and not completely ri[...]

The "Settings" menu allows you to change standard settings Opening the "Settings" menu ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off. ^ Press and hold the "Start / Stop" button. ^ Turn the dishwasher on with the K button and hold the "Start / Stop" button down for a few seconds. The first option of the Sett[...]

Water hardness Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener that needs to be programmed to the water hardness level in your area. – The dishwasher must be 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. – In areas where the wat[...]

Rinse aid For best results the rinse aid dosage can be adjusted. The dosage can be set between 0-6 ml. The factory default dosage setting is 3 ml rinse aid. The amount of rinse aid dispensed may be more than the value set due to the automatic adjustment of the "Sensor Wash" program. If spots appear on the dishes: – Use a higher setting [...]

Refill indicators If you consistently use "Tab" detergent products in your dishwasher, you can switch the Salt and Rinse Aid indicators off if desired. ^ Select the desired setting and confirm with the center button. If you switch to using a detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, remember to replenish the salt and rinse aid an[...]

Contrast There are seven different display contrast settings. ^ Select the desired contrast and confirm with the center button. Filter check This selection allows you to set the number of cycles run before the filter check message shows. You can select between 30 and 60 cycles. The "Filter check" message is set by default to 50 cycles. ^ [...]

, Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage. Technical faults Problem Possible fault Solution After the dishwasher was turned on with the K button, the display stays off and the "Start / Stop&q[...]

Faults in the water intake/water drain Problem Possible fault Solution One of the following faults appears on the display: Before fixing the fault: – Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off. 2 Open water supply The water supply valve is closed. Open the water supply valve all the way. 2 Water intake Before fixing the fault: – Press the K [...]

General problems with the dishwasher Problem Possible fault Solution The indicators and the display is dark. Only the "Start/Stop" indicator flashes slowly. The indicators and the display turn off automatically to save energy (Standby). Press the K button to come out of Standby mode. Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end o[...]

Sounds Problem Possible fault Solution There is a knocking noise in the wash cabinet The spray arm is hitting an item in the basket. Interrupt the program, rearrange items blocking the spray arms. There is a rattling noise in the wash cabinet Items are not secure in the wash cabinet. Interrupt the program, and rearrange loose pieces. A foreign obje[...]

Poor cleaning results Problem Possible fault Solution The dishes are not clean. The dishes were not loaded correctly. See "Loading the dishwasher". The program was not powerful enough. Select a more intensive program (see "Program Guide"). Stubborn but normal soiling (e.g. coffee, tea). Use the function "Adjust Sensor Wash&[...]

Problem Possible fault Solution Dishes are not dry, glasses and cutlery are spotted. The rinse aid setting may be too low, or the rinse aid reservoir is empty. Increase the dosage, refill the reservoir or switch the rinse aid product when refilling (see "Rinse aid"). Dishes were taken out too soon. Leave dishes in longer (see "Use&qu[...]

Problem Possible fault Solution Glasses have a brown or blue discoloration; film cannot be wiped off. Detergent deposits. Change detergent right away. Glasses are dull and discolored; film cannot be wiped off. Glasses are not dishwasher safe. The surface is affected. There is no remedy. Only use dishwasher safe glasses. Tea or lipstick stains have [...]

Repairs In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact the Miele Service Department at the phone number on the back of this booklet. ^ Please quote the model type and number of your appliance. These can be found on the data plate along the right edge of the door. PC Update The Program Correction (PC) allows a technician to[...]

To transport the dishwasher, e.g. when moving to a new home, note the following: – Empty the dishwasher. – 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 mach[...]

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User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation or use.[...]

Check and clean your dishwasher regularly. This will help avoid problems and faults. , Abrasive cleaning agents, all-purpose cleaners, thinner or ammonia based cleaners should not be used on the dishwasher. They will damage the surface. Wash cabinet Generally, the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of detergent is used. The wash ca[...]

Triple filter system The triple filter system in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse dirt from the suds solution, preventing it from reaching the circulation system and re-entering the cabinet through the spray arms. , The dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place. Collection of coarse dirt may cause the filters to clog. [...]

To clean the inside of the filter, the flap must be opened: ^ Push the clips together in the direction of the arrows as shown, a and open the flap b . ^ Rinse all parts under running water. ^ Close the flap so that the clip engages. ^ Replace the triple filter so it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Lock the filter by turning the handle [...]

Cleaning the spray arms Sometimes particles of food get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected and cleaned every 4 - 6 months. ^ Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning. Removing the spray arms ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present). ^ Push the upper spray arm up to engage the inner ratchet and unscrew the spray arm. ^ Lift[...]

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. ^ Turn off the dishwasher and pull the plug. ^ Remove the triple filter (see "Triple filter system"). ^ Use a cup or bowl to scoop water out of the wash cabinet. ^ Tilt the lo[...]

Installation Instructions Please refer to the Installation Diagram 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.[...]

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 children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of an old machine Old appliances may cont[...]

, Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Check that the voltage, frequency and fuse rating shown on the data plate match the household mains supply. The power outlet must be accessible after installation. Do not use an extension cord to connect the dishwasher to the mains. Danger of overheating! See data pla[...]

Hardwired electrical connection It is possible to hardwire this appliance to an existing power cable. , CAUTION: Before servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, shutting off the power main or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician[...]

Connection to the water supply , Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. , Do not drink water from the dishwasher! – The dishwasher can heat its own water to the temperature required by the wash program. This allows for connection of the machine to either a hot (max. 140°F / 60°C) or cold water source. Fo[...]

Drainage – The machine comes equipped with a built-in non-return valve on the discharge side to prevent waste water from flowing back into the dishwasher. – The dishwasher is equipped with a 5 ft (1.5 m) flexible drain hose with an internal diameter of 7/8" (22 mm). – Drain hose extensions and adapters can be ordered from Miele. The maxi[...]

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