Miele G 5500 Operating Instructions

							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 will turn off. To show the
display again, press any button.Settings menu
You can adjust the dishwashers
electronics to suit various requirements
in the Settings menu.
See theSettings section of this manual
for more information.
The function of the buttons below the
display is turned 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
below the display.
Use the center button below the display
to confirm messages or settings and
change to the next menu or submenu.

A check will appear beside the
currently selected setting.
Before using for the first time
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							Press thebutton 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/orAdd saltmay
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 onfirmly.
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 theInsufficient 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 usingTab 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 theRefill rinse aidmessage
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.
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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.
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							Typical load for 10 place settings
Upper basket Lower basket
Cutlery tray
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							Typical load for 16 place settings
Upper basket Lower basket
Cutlery tray
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