Miele G 5100 Operating Instructions

							Water softener
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.
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).
–If using Tab detergent products you
do not need to add salt, depending
on the water hardness22 gr/gal
(21 °d) (see Detergents).
– 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.
If the hardness of your local supply
is constantly lower than 4 °d (4
gr/gal), you donot need to add
water softener salt.However the
water hardness level must still be
programmed.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.
Before using for the first time
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							Programming the water
softener
To exit the programming mode at
any time turn the dishwasher off with
thebutton.
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.
Now press the Delay Start button
twice.
The characters P15 will flash one
after the other in the display. This
means that the water hardness elvel
has been set at 15 °d [2.7 mmol/l
(factory setting)].
The value which has been set for the
water hardness is shown as a figure
after the P in the display (see chart).

Use the Start / Stop button to select
the flashing rhythm that corresponds
to your water hardness level.
With each press of the button the
value will raise one level. Once the
highest value is reached the setting
will start again from the beginning.

Press thebutton to turn the
dishwasher off.
°d gr/galValue
displayed
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37-50
51-60
61-701
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39-52
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64-731
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Before using for the first time
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							Checking the programmed water
hardness
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.
Press the Delay Start button twice.
The Delay Start indicator will flash twice
briefly in intervals.
Character will flash in sequence in the
display.
The number at the P is the value for
the water hardness level which has
been set (see chart).
Press thebutton to turn the
dishwasher off.
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
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.
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 onfirmly.

Immediately after each refill, run the 
Express program without a load (no
Turbo function if available). This will
remove any traces of salt from inside
the wash cabinet.
Before using for the first time
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							Refill salt message
When the Salt indicator light comes
on, refill the salt after the program
has finished.
After the container has been filled, the
Salt indicator light can remain on for a
short time. It will go out once the
reactivation process is complete.
The Salt indicator light is turned off if
you have programmed the dishwasher
to a water hardness below 4 °d
(4 gr/gal)).
Immediately after each refill, run
the Express program without a load
(no Turbo function if available).
This will remove any traces of salt
from inside the wash cabinet.
Before using for the first time
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							Deactivate indicators
If you only ever use Tab detergent
products in your dishwasher, you can
switch both messages off if you wish.
Turn the dishwasher off with the
button.
Press and hold the Start/Stop button
and turn the dishwasher on
simultaneouslyusing theKbutton.
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 nine
times.
The Delay start indicator will flash
briefly 9 times in intervals.The characters flashing in the display
will show whether the refill indicators
are turned on or off.
–P1: the refill indicators are turned
on.
–P0: the refill indicators are turned
off.
Press the Start/Stop button if you
wish to change the setting.
The setting is saved immediately.
Press thebutton to turn the
dishwasher off.
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 switch the indicators back on.
Before using for the first time
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							Rinse aid
Rinse aid is needed 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 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 in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir
until it its visible on the surface of the
screen.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
3.7 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. The flap
will remain closed during normal
operation.
Before using for the first time
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							Rinse aid indicator
When the Rinse aid indicator first
comes on, there will be enough rinse
aid left for2-3washes.
The rinse aid indicator on the control
panel will light when the rinse aid
reservoir needs refilling.
If you only ever use Tab detergent
products in your dishwasher, you can
switch the reminders for salt and
rinse aid off if you wish (see Before
using for the first time - Refill salt
message).
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 switch the indicators back on.
Before using for the first time
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							Adjusting the dosage
In order to obtain an optimal cleaning
result you can adjust the dosing
quantity of the rinse aid.
The dosage selector is preset to 3. This
dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse
aid per program. It can be adjusted
from0to6.
The amount of rinse aid dispensed can
be more than the value set due to the
automatic adjustment of the Sensor
Wash program.
–Use a higher setting if spots appear
on dry glassware.
Use a lower setting if streaking
appears on dishes or glasses.
Turn the dishwasher off .
Press the Start / Stop button and at
the same time turn the dishwasher on
. Hold the Start / Stop button until
the Start / Stop indicator comes on.
If it does not come on, start over.

Press the Delay Start button three
times.
The Delay Start indicator will flash
briefly three times in intervals.P3will flash in the display. This means
that the rinse aid dosage has been set
to 3 ml at the factory.
The dosage set will show in the display
after theP.
Select the desired setting with the
Start / Stop button. Every touch of
the button increases the level.
The programmed dosage is saved.
Turn the dishwasher off .
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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