Miele G 5980 Operating Instructions
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Water inlet/drain fault Problem Possible cause Remedy The In-operation indicator is flashing quickly. The buzzer is sounding. One of the following messages appears in the display: Water inlet faultThe stopcock is closed. Open the stopcock fully. Water inlet fault 12/F13Before rectifying the problem: – Switch the dishwasher off using the On/Off button . Water intake is restricted.– Open the stopcock fully. – Check the water inlet filter and clean it if necessary (see "Maintenance"). – The water...
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Problem Possible cause Remedy The In-operation indicator is flashing quickly. In the display for the Without heater programme the following fault message appears: Water intake temp. too low The intake water has not reached the required temperature of 45°C (see "Connection to the water supply").–Start the programme again. –If the fault message appears again, select a different programme. The In-operation indicator is flashing quickly. The buzzer is sounding. The following message appears in the...
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General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The display is dark.The dishwasher has switched off automatically to save energy.Switch the dishwasher on again with the On/Off button . The interior lighting does not come on when the door is opened.The lighting has been switched off permanently.Switch the lighting back on again (see "Additional functions, BrilliantLight"). The following fault message appears in the display: Close the salt reservoir The buzzer sounds during the programme and the...
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Problem Possible cause Remedy Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of a programme.The dispenser was still damp when detergent was added.Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding detergent. The detergent dispenser lid cannot be closed properly.Clogged detergent residue is blocking the catch.Clean the detergent from the catch. At the end of a programme there is a film of moisture on the inside of the door and the interior walls.This is caused by the drying system and does not indicate a...
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Noises Problem Possible cause Remedy Knocking noise in the wash cabinet.A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket.Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items which are obstructing the spray arm. Rattling noise in the wash cabinet.Items of crockery are insecure in the wash cabinet.Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items of crockery. A foreign object (e.g. a cherry stone) has becomed lodged in the drain pump.Remove the foreign object from the drain pump (see "Maintenance:...
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Unsatisfactory washing result Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not clean.The dishes were not loaded correctly.See notes in "Loading the dishwasher". The programme was not powerful enough.Select a more intensive programme. See Programme chart. There is some stubborn soiling although most of the crockery is only lightly soiled (e.g. with tea stains).Use the Sensor wash function (see "Settings menu, Sensor wash"). Not enough detergent was dispensed.Use more detergent, or change...
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Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes, cutlery and glasses are not dry or are flecked.The amount of rinse aid may be insufficient, or the rinse aid reservoir empty.Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage or change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before using for the first time: Rinse aid"). Crockery was taken out of the cabinet too soon.Leave it in for longer. See "Operation". Combination products have been used which have impaired drying performance.Change your detergent, or replenish...
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Problem Possible cause Remedy Glassware has a brown or blue tinge, and film cannot be wiped off.This may be caused by the detergent.Change your detergent. Glassware is dull and discoloured; film cannot be wiped off.The glasses are not dishwasher-proof. The surfaces are affected.There is no remedy. Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-proof. Tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed.The wash temperature of the selected programme was too low.Select a programme with a higher wash...
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Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the screw connection of the valve on the water inlet hose. The filter must be cleaned when dirty, otherwise insufficient water flows into the wash cabinet. The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical component. It must not be dipped in water. Recommendation If the mains water contains a large amount of insoluble substances, we recommend fitting a large-area filter in the connection between the stopcock and the water inlet...
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Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply. Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug. Take the filter combination out of the wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and care - Checking the filters in the wash cabinet"). Scoop the water out of the cabinet using a suitable container or...