Miele G 5980 Operating Instructions

Cutlery
3D cutlery tray(depending on model)
Arrange the cutlery in the tray as
shown.
To make unloading much easier,
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 off them
freely.
The upper spray arm must not be
blocked by items which are too big
(e.g. cake slices).
The side sections of the tray can be
moved into the...

Cutlery basket(depending on model)
The cutlery basket can be placed
anywhere on the front rows of spikes in
the lower basket.
To avoid the 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
individual slots on three sides of the
cutlery basket.
Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket
Use the insert supplied for heavily
soiled items of cutlery.
The...

Detergent
Only use detergents formulated
for domestic dishwashers. Do not
use washing-up liquid.
Active ingredients
Modern detergents contain various
active ingredients, the most important
of which are:
–Phosphates to prevent calcification.
–Alkalis to aid removal of dried on
soiling.
– Enzymes to break down starch and
loosen protein.
– Oxygen based bleaching agents to
remove coloured stains (e.g. tea,
coffee, tomato sauce).
Most dishwasher detergents contain
phosphates and are mildly alkaline with...

Avoid inhalation of powder
detergents and do not ingest
dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher
detergents contain irritant or corrosive
ingredients which can cause burning
in the nose, mouth and throat if
swallowed, or inhibit breathing.
Consult a doctor immediately if
detergent has been swallowed or
inhaled.
Keep detergent and other household
agents out of the reach of children at
all times. Keep children away from the
dishwasher when the door is open.
There could still be detergent residues
in the cabinet....

Switching on
Open the stopcock, if it is closed.
Open the door.
Make sure the spray arms are not obstructed.
Switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button.
After a few seconds the main menu will appear in the display.
If the memory function is activated, the programme menu for
the programme last selected will be displayed instead (see
"Settings menu
, Memory").
Sensor wash
Main menu
ECO
Selecting a programme
Choose your programme according to the type of load and
how dirty it is.
The...

Select an extra option(s)
You can now select extra options for
your chosen programme.
To do this, first select the
Extras
option in the menu.
The extra options available for your
programme will appear in the display.
The following extra options are
available:
Turbo:
–For shortening the programme
duration.
In order to achieve optimum results,
consumption rates increase with this
option.
When used together with the
Quick
wash
programme, theTurbofunction
operates a cycle without heating to
rinse crockery...

Starting the programme
Select theStartoption.
The message
Please close the door
will appear.
If you want to select a different
programme or make other changes,
select
Backand cancel the programme
with the
Cancelfunction.
Start the programme by closing the
door.
The In-operation indicator light comes
on to show that a programme has been
started.
If you open the door
Add-an-itemmay
appear in the display.
As long as this prompt is showing,
crockery can be added without
compromising the wash results....

Standby
To save energy, the dishwasher will
switch off a few minutes after the last
time a button has been pressed or a
few minutes after the end of the
programme.
Press thebutton to switch the
dishwasher back on again.
You can deactivate Standby, if wished
(see "Settings menu, Optimise
standby"). If Optimise standby is
deactivated, the dishwasher will not
switch off until 6 hours after the end of
the programme, resulting in higher
energy consumption.
The dishwasher will not switch off if
salt...

Switching off
At the end of a programme:
Open the door.
Switch the dishwasher off using the
On/Off button.
The dishwasher will continue to use
energy until you switch it off with the
button.
The dishwasher will switch off
automatically a few minutes after the
end of the programme.
If the dishwasher is not going to be
used for a longer period of time, e. g.
whilst on holiday, the stopcock should
be closed.
Unloading the dishwasher
Dishes tend to break and chip more
easily when they are hot.
Allow the...

Changing a programme
If the detergent dispenser flap has already opened, do not
change the programme.
If a programme has already started and you wish to change
it, proceed as follows:
Open the door.
Sensor wash 1:32 h12:00
Main washCancel
SelectCanceland confirm withOK.
The programme will be cancelled.
Sensor wash12:00
Programme finishedMain menu
SelectMain menu.
The display will revert to the main menu.
Select the programme you want.

Select
Start.

Start the programme by closing the door.
The...