Miele G 5100 Operating Instructions

Factory default
All settings can be reset to factory
default.
Press thebutton to turn the
dishwasher off.
Press and hold the Start / Stop
button and turn the dishwasher on
simultaneouslyusing thebutton.
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 button 12
times.
The Delay Start indicator will give one
long flash and two brief flashes in
intervals.The flashing sequence in the...

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
The Start / Stop
indicator does not flash
after the dishwasher is
turned on with .The machine is not
plugged in.Insert the plug.
The fuse has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker.
See data plate for
minimum amperage.
The dishwasher stops
during a program.The fuse...

Problems water Intake / Drain
Problem Possible fault Solution
The Intake / Drain
indicator flashes.The water supply is
closed.Open the water supply all
the way.
The dishwasher stops
running.
The Intake / Drain
indicator flashes.
Fault code FXX appears
in the time display.Before fixing the fault:
–Turn the dishwasher off
.
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...

General problems with the dishwasher
Problem Possible fault Solution
The indicators and the
display is dark. Only
the Start/Stop
indicator flashes
slowly.The dishwasher has
gone into Standby
mode to save energy.Press thebutton to exit
Standby mode.
Detergent is left in the
dispenser at the end of
a program.The dispenser was damp
when detergent was
added.Dry the dispenser before
adding detergent.
The detergent lid
cannot be closed
properly.Detergent residue is
blocking the catch.Remove the residue.
The...

Sounds
Problem Possible fault Solution
There is a knocking
noise in the wash
cabinetThe 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
cabinetItems are not 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...

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 (depending
on model) (See Additional
Options).
Not enough detergent was
dispensed.Use more detergent, or
change the detergent.
The spray arms are blocked. Turn the spray arms and
rearrange the...

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).
A Tab product was used.
These products have a low
drying effect.Change the detergent, or
refill the rinse aid (see Rinse
aid).
White residue is
visible on cutlery
and dishes....

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 not been
completely removed.The wash temperature of
the selected program was
too low.Select a program with a
higher wash temperature.
The detergent has a low...

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 update the dishwasher to
make use of new technology.
When, for example, technological
developments offer advanced
modifications to your existing program
cycles...

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 machine
could leak and cause electrical
damage.
Transport
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