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 middle to accommodate
tall items of crockery in the upper
basket.If spoon handles do not fit between the
holders, then lay them the other way
round.
You can use the yellow slide to adjust
the height of the middle section of the
cutlery tray to make more room for
large items of cutlery, such as serving
spoons and ladles.
Loading the dishwasher
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							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 insert separates the items so that
they can be more easily accessed by
water.Fit it onto the cutlery basket if
required.

Insert cutlery with the handles facing
downwards, and distribute them
evenly along the insert.
Loading the dishwasher
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							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
enzymes and oxygen based bleaching
agents. Phosphate free products are
rare.
Types of detergent:
–
Powder and liquid gel detergents.
These detergents allow you to adjust
the amount dispensed according to
the amount of load and level of
soiling.
–
Tab detergents. These are suitable
for most levels of soiling.You can also buy combination
products. In addition to detergent,
these products contain rinse aid and
salt substitutes. They are available as
"3 in 1" or when they also contain other
components such as glass and
stainless steel protective additives and
enhanced cleaning power, as "5 in 1",
"7 in 1" , "All in 1", etc.
Refer to the manufacturer's packaging
as to whether combination products are
suitable for the water hardness level in
your area.
Please note that the cleaning and
drying results of combination
detergents can vary greatly.
For optimum cleaning and drying
results, use Miele dishwasher
detergent and add Miele salt and
Miele rinse aid separately. See
"Optional accessories".
Dispensing
Follow the dosage recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.

Unless directed otherwise, use one
detergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml
detergent to compartment II,
depending on the level of soiling.
With very heavy soiling you can also
add a small amount of detergent to
compartment l (see "Programme
chart").

Tabs may not dissolve completely
when the Quick wash 40°C
programme is used.
Failure to dispense the
recommended amount of detergent
may impair cleaning results.
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							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. To avoid the danger of
children coming into contact with the
dishwasher detergent, only add
detergent just before starting the
programme and close the door,
activating the child safety lock (if your
dishwasher is fitted with one).
Adding detergent

Press the opening catch on the
detergent dispenser. The flap will
spring open.The flap is always open at the end of a
programme.
Add the required amount of
detergent and close the flap.
Make sure that the detergent
packaging is properly closed after
use to avoid it getting damp and
becoming lumpy.
For information
Compartment I holds max. 10 ml,
Compartment II holds max. 50 ml.
There are markings in compartment II
to assist with dispensing: 20, 30. The
marks indicate a level of approx. 20 or
30 ml when the door is open in a
horizontal position.
Operation
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							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 different programmes and their uses are described in the
Programme chartlater on in this booklet.
Use the selector buttons to select the programme you
want.
The display will change to show the programme menu.
Sensor wash 1:32 h12:00
ExtrasStart
Press thebutton to call up more information about the
programme currently selected.
To select a different programme, press the Clear sensor
to return to the main menu.
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							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 if a complete
programme is not yet needed.
Pre-wash:
– For rinsing crockery to avoid smells if
a complete cycle is not yet needed.
Soak:
–
For loosening very stubborn food
residues from pots, pans and
casserole dishes.
If you are using powder dishwasher
detergent, add approx.5gto
compartment I.
Longer drying:
–
For improved drying of awkwardly
shaped dishes and also plastic
items.Intensive lower basket:
–The Intensive lower basket extra
option allows you to wash heavily
soiled items in the lower basket while
washing more delicate items in the
upper basket.
Cleaning performance in the lower
basket is intensified in programmes
where this option is available.
Depending on the programme, the
duration can increase slightly.
Once set, the option will remain
active for the programme selected
until the setting is changed.
Select the Extras you want and
confirm with
OK.
A tick
will appear beside the Extra to
show that it has been set.
To cancel the selection of an Extra,
press the appropriate button again.
When you have finished selecting
extra options, confirm with
OK.
The display will change back to the
programme menu.
The message
Extras selectedwill
appear in the display.
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							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.
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding.
Only open the door if absolutely
necessary and exercise extreme
caution when doing so.
A programme can only be cancelled
in the first few minutes. Otherwise
the programme must continue to the
end so that important programme
stages (e.g. reactivating the water
softener) are not omitted.
Display
The duration of the programme
selected appears in hours and minutes
in the display before the programme
begins. During the programme, the
time left until the end of the programme
is displayed.
The time displayed may vary with the
same programme. This can be due,
among other factors, to the water
temperature at each intake, the
reactivation process, the type of
detergent, the amount of crockery and
how dirty it is.
When a programme is selected for the
first time, the display shows an average
time for a cold water intake.
The times shown in the Programme
chart refer to standard test loads and
temperatures.
Each time a programme is run, the
electronic unit takes the new conditions
into account, and calculates the time
required.
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							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 or rinse aid needs to be
replenished or there is a fault.
If you only use combination
products containing salt and rinse
aid in your dishwasher, you can
switch off the reminders to replenish
salt and rinse aid so that the
dishwasher will switch off despite a
lack of salt or rinse aid (see
"Settings menu
, Refill display").
You cannot switch off fault
messages.
At the end of the programme
At the end of a programme the
In-operation indicator light flashes on
and off slowly. It is visible even with the
door closed.
It will stop flashing one hour after the
programme has finished.
If the message
Programme finishedor
AutoOpenappears in the display, and
the door has opened slightly, this
indicates that the programme has
finished.
The drying fan will continue to run
for a few minutes at the end of the
Quick wash programme.
You can now empty the dishwasher.
If you have deactivated the auto-
matic door opening function (see
"Settings menu
, AutoOpen"), but
would still like to open the door at
the end of the programme, then
make sure that you open the door
fully. Otherwise steam from the
dishwasher could damage the edge
of the worktop because the fan is no
longer running.
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							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 dishes to cool until they are
comfortable enough to handle before
unloading them.
If you open the door fully after switching
off, the dishes will cool much faster.
First unload the lower basket, then the
upper basket and finally the cutlery tray
(depending on model).
This will prevent water drops from the
upper basket and cutlery tray from
falling onto the dishes in the lower
basket.
Interrupting a programme
A programme is interrupted as soon as
the door is opened.
If the door is closed again, the
programme will continue from the point
it was at before the door was opened.
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding.
Only open the door if absolutely
necessary and exercise extreme
caution when doing so. Before
closing the door again, leave it ajar
for approx. 20 seconds. This will
enable the temperature in the wash
cabinet to settle. Then raise the door
up and push until the catch
engages.
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							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 In-operation indicator light comes on to show that a
programme has been started.
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