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 display
shows what the current setting is.
–P1: All setting are set to factory
default settings.
–P0: At least one setting has been
changed.
Press the Start / Stop button if you
wish to reset the dishwasher to the
default settings.
The setting is saved immediately.
Press thebutton to turn the
dishwasher off.
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							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 has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker.
See data plate for
minimum amperage.
The program cycle
indicators Cleaning,
Drying and End
flash at the same time.
Fault code FXX appears
in the time display.There may be a technical
fault.– Turn the dishwasher off
.
After a few seconds:
– Turn the dishwasher on
.
– Select the desired
program with the
Program button.
–
Press the Start / Stop
button.
If the problem persists,
contact Technical Ser-
vice.
The drain pump is
running when the door
is open.Fault F70:
The waterproof system
has activated.–
Turn off the water
supply.
–
Contact Miele
Technical Service.
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							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 4.35 psi.
Consult a plumber.
Fault F11:
Water drain fault.
There may be water in the
wash cabinet.– Clean the triple filter.
– Clean the drain pump
and the non-return
valve.
See Cleaning and care
for more information on
the above.
–
Remove any kinks in
the drain hose.
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							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 door and the
interior walls are still
wet after a program has
finished.This is not a fault!
It is the normal operating
mode of the drying
system.The moisture will evaporate
after a short time.
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a program.Before fixing the fault:
– Press thebutton to
turn the dishwasher off.
The triple filter in the
wash cabinet is clogged.Clean the triple filter. See
Cleaning and care.
The drain pump or the
non-return valve may be
blocked.Clean the drain pump and
the non-return valve, see
Cleaning and care.
The drain hose is kinked. Remove any kinks from the
drain hose.
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							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 is a knocking
noise in the water lineThis may be caused by
the installation or the
diameter of the pipe.This has no effect on the
dishwasher. If in doubt,
contact a plumber.
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							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 dishes if
necessary.
The triple filter in the wash
cabinet is clogged or not
correctly inserted.
The spray arm jets might be
clogged as a result.Clean the filter and insert it
correctly.
Clean the spray arm jets, if
required (see Cleaning and
care).
The non-return valve is stuck
open and blocked. Wash
water will run back into the
wash cabinet.Clean the drain pump and
the non-return valve (see
Cleaning and care).
Glasses and
cutlery show
streaks. There is a
bluish sheen on the
surface of glasses
and a film which
can be wiped off.The rinse aid dosage is set
too high.Reduce the dosage (see
Rinse aid).
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							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.
Clouding occurs
on glassware and
cutlery; film can be
wiped off.Not enough rinse aid was
used.Increase the dosage (see
Setting the rinse aid
dosage).
The salt container is empty. Refill the salt container (see
Filling the salt container).
The salt container lid was not
correctly screwed on.Reseat it making sure it
screws back on correctly.
Unsuitable Tab products
were used.Use a different detergent.
Use normal (powder or gel)
detergent.
The water softener is
programmed on too low a
setting.Program a higher water
softener setting (see Water
softener).
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							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
bleaching effect.Use a different detergent.
Plastics are
discolored.Natural dyes e.g. from
carrots, tomatoes or
ketchup may be the cause.
Not enough detergent was
used to break down natural
dyes.Use more detergent (see
Detergent).
Discoloration is permanent.
There are rust stains
on cutlery.The affected items are not
corrosion resistant.There is no remedy!
Use only dishwasher safe
cutlery.
No program was run after
refilling salt. Salt residuals
got in the wash cycle.Start the Express program
without a load after refilling
salt.
The salt container lid was
not screwed on properly.Reseat it making sure it
screws back on correctly.
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							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 a service technician will be able
to input these into your machine
controls via the indicator light marked
PC. Miele will provide information when
such possibilities become available.
MieleCare
(USA only)
MieleCare, our Extended Service
Contract program, gives you the
assurance of knowing that your
appliance investment is covered by
5 years of worry free ownership.
MieleCareis the only Extended Service
Contract in the industry that guarantees
repairs by a Miele Authorized Service
Provider using genuine Miele parts.
Only genuine Miele parts installed by
factory trained professionals can
guarantee the safety, reliability, and
longevity of your Miele appliance.
Please note that unless expressly
approved in writing by Miele’s Service
department, Extended Service
Contracts offered by other providers for
Miele products will not be recognized
by Miele. Our goal is to prevent
unauthorized (and untrained) service
personnel from working on your Miele
products, possibly doing further
damage to them, you and/or your
home.
To learn more aboutMieleCare
Extended Service Contracts, please
contact your appliance dealer or visit
us online at:
http://mieleusa.com/mielecare
After sales service
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							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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