Miele G 5980 Operating Instructions

							Delay start
The start time of a programme can be delayed, e.g. to benefit
from economy rates of electricity. A delay start time of
between 15 minutes and 24 hours can be selected. The delay
start time is set in 15 minute steps.
When using the Delay start function, make sure that
the detergent compartment is dry before adding
detergent. Wipe dry with a cloth if necessary. If the
compartment is wet, powder detergent can become lumpy
and stick to the dispenser, with the result that it is not fully
dispensed.
Do not use liquid detergent when selecting Delay start, as
it can run into the dishwasher before it is required.
Open the door.
Switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button.
The On/Off indicator lightwill come on.
Select the programme you want from the main menu.
Select the "Delay start" function.
The current time of day and the last start time selected will
appear in the display. The display will also show the end time
for the programme.
Theindicator light will come on.
+Start time12:0012:00
-Finish at
13:32OK

Use+/-to set the time you want the programme to start at.
If the button is kept pressed in, the time will automatically
decrease or increase.
The end time alters automatically.

Confirm the start time with
OK.
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							The display will change to show the programme menu.
Select
Start.
Close the door.
When the set time is reached, the programme selected will
begin automatically.
Theindicator light will go out.
To save energy, the dishwasher will switch to Standby
mode a few minutes after the last time a button has been
pressed. The display and the indicator lights will go out.
Starting a programme before the start time has been reached:
You can start a programme before the set start time has been
reached. Proceed as follows:
Open the door.
Select
Canceland confirm withOK.
Theindicator light will go out.
Sensor wash12:00
Programme finishedMain menu

SelectMain 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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							BrilliantLight
The dishwasher has interior lighting.
When the door is open the lighting will
switch off automatically after
15 minutes.
You can also switch off the interior
lighting permanently.
Half open the dishwasher door and
quickly swing it back and forth three
times. When doing this, open the
door wide enough for the interior
lighting to switch on and off.
The lighting will now be switched off all
the time.
To switch the lighting back on again,
quickly swing the half-opened door
back and forth three times again.
DetergentAgent
For optimum cleaning results, the
dishwasher automatically adjusts the
programme sequence to the type of
detergent being used. Depending on
the programme, this can mean that the
running time and energy consumption
vary slightly.
Follow the detergent manufacturer's
instructions on dosage.
The cleaning and drying
performance of different types of
detergent can vary greatly.
If you only ever use combination
products containing salt and rinse aid
in your dishwasher, you can switch the
messages off if you wish (see "Settings
menu - Refill display"). The
DetergentAgent function will not be
affected by this.
Please make sure that if you start
using dishwasher salt and rinse aid
again, you switch the messages back
on.
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							Check your dishwasher regularly
(approx. every4-6months). This
way faults and problems can be
avoided.
The external surfaces of the
dishwasher are susceptible to
scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolour the
external surfaces.
Cleaning the wash cabinet
The wash cabinet is largely
self-cleaning, provided that the correct
amount of detergent is always used.
If, however, there are limescale or
grease deposits in the cabinet, these
can be removed with a proprietary
dishwasher cleaner* or conditioner*.
Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
If you mainly use low temperature
programmes (below 50 °C), bacteria
and unpleasant odours can build in the
wash cabinet. To clean the wash
cabinet and prevent unpleasant odours
building up, run the Pots & Pans 75°C
programme once month.
Make sure that you also clean the filters
in the wash cabinet regularly.
Cleaning the door and the door
seal
Wipe the door seals regularly with a
damp cloth to remove food deposits.
Wipe off any food or drink residues
which may have dripped onto the
sides of dishwasher door before
closing it.
If this is not done, mould could build up
on these surfaces as they are outside
the wash cabinet and so not accessed
and cleaned by the spray arm jets.
Cleaning the reflector panel
The reflector panel for the In-operation
indicator light is situated in the
coverplate underneath the worktop.
The reflector panel and its plastic
holder should only be wiped with a
damp cloth or a suitable cleaning
agent designed for use on plastic.
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							Cleaning the control panel and
door front
Remove any soiling immediately.
If this is not done, it might become
impossible to remove and could
cause the external surfaces to alter
or discolour.
The control panel shouldonlybe
wiped with a damp cloth.
Clean the front using a damp Miele
microfibre E-cloth*, or with a clean
sponge and a solution of hot water
and washing-up liquid. Then dry with
a soft cloth.To avoid damaging the external
surfaces, do not use:
–cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
–cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
–abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
–solvent-based cleaning agents,
–stainless steel cleaning agents,
–dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
– melamine eraser blocks,
– sharp metal scrapers,
– steam cleaning appliances.
* See "Optional accessories"
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							Checking the filters in the
wash cabinet
The filter combination in the base of the
wash cabinet retains coarse soil from
the suds solution, preventing it
accessing the circulation system and
re-entering the cabinet through the
spray arms.
This dishwasher must not be
used without all the filters in place.
Collection of coarse soil may cause the
filters to clog. The level of soiling and
time it takes before the filters need
cleaning will vary depending on use.
The message
Check filterswill appear
in the display after every 50 programme
cycles (factory default setting).
You can set the interval for this
message to appear to between 30
and 60 programme cycles (see
"Settings menu
, Check filters").

Check the filter combination.

Clean it, if necessary.

Then confirm the message with
OK.
The display will change to show the
programme selection menu.
Cleaning the filters
Switch the dishwasher off.
Turn the handle anti-clockwise to
release the filter combination.
Lift the filter combination out of the
dishwasher. Remove any coarse
particles and rinse the filter well
under running water. Use a nylon
brush if necessary.
Make sure that when cleaning
the filters, no coarse soil falls into the
circulation system, causing a
blockage.
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							To clean the inside of the filter, the flap
must be opened:
Press catchestogether in the
direction of the arrows as shown, and
open the filter.
Rinse all the filters under running
water.
Then close the flap so that the catch
engages.Replace the filter combination so that
it lies flat in the base of the wash
cabinet.
Then turn the handle clockwise to
lock the filter combination in place.
Take care when you are fitting
the filter combination that it is
secured in position correctly.
Otherwise coarse soil could get into
the circulation system and cause a
blockage.
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							Cleaning the spray arms
Particles of food can get stuck in the
spray arm jets and bearings. The spray
arms should therefore be inspected
and cleaned regularly (approx. every
4 - 6 months).
Switch the dishwasher off.
Remove the spray arms as follows:
Take out the cutlery tray (if your
dishwasher is fitted with one).
Push thetopspray arm upwards to
engage the inner ratchet. Then
unscrew the spray arm.

Push themiddlespray arm upwards
to engage the ratchet. Then
unscrew the spray arm.Remove the lower basket.
Pull thelowerspray arm firmly
upwards to remove it.

Use a pointed object to push food
particles into the spray arm jets.

Rinse thoroughly under running
water.

Replace the spray arms and check
that they rotate freely.
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							With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained
person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to the
appliance.
Technical problems
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The dishwasher does
not start.The door is not properly
closed.Push the door firmly shut.
The appliance is not
plugged in.Insert the plug and switch on
at the socket.
The mains fuse has
tripped.Reset the trip switch or
replace the fuse in the plug.
(Minimum fuse rating - see
data plate).
The appliance is not
switched on.Press the On/Off button
and select a programme.
A programme has not
been selected.Select the programme you
want.
The dishwasher
stops during a
programme.The mains fuse has
tripped.–
Reset the trip switch or
replace the fuse in the plug
(minimum fuse rating - see
data plate).
–
If the mains fuse trips
again, call the Miele Ser-
vice Department.
After the programme
has started, the
In-operation indicator
light is not visible.The reflector panel was
not correctly fitted.Re-fit the reflector panel
correctly (see Installation
diagram).
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							Problem Possible cause Remedy
The In-operation
indicator is flashing
quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
messages appears in
the display:Before rectifying the
problem:
–Switch the dishwasher off
using the On/Off button
.
Technical fault FXXThere may be a
technical fault.After a few seconds:
–Switch the dishwasher
back on.
–Select the programme you
want.
– Close the door.
If the fault message appears
again, there is a technical
fault.
– Call the Service
Department.
Waterproof F70The Waterproof system
has reacted.– Close the stopcock.
– Call the Service
Department.
Fault with auto. door
closingThe door is sometimes
obstructed by an item
inside the appliance.– Remove the obstruction.
–
If this is not the case, call
the Miele Service Dept.
Fault with auto. door
openingThere may be a
technical fault.–
Open the door manually.
–
Call the Service
Department.
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