Operating Instructions Dishwasher G 5600 G 5605 en - US, CA To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 510 230...
If the supplied power cord is appliance as specified in these damaged it must only be replaced by a operating instructions, for cleaning Miele Service technician with a genuine domestic crockery and cutlery. Any Miele power cord. other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
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Do not install this dishwasher beneath a cooking surface, oven or any Installation and repair work should appliance that radiates heat. be performed by a Miele authorized High temperatures from these units service technician. Work by unqualified may damage the dishwasher.
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If the supplied power cord is damaged it must only be replaced by a Miele Service technician with a genuine Miele power cord. The outlet must be accessible at all times after installation to disconnect the...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This model offers a Drying Plus feature, i.e. the door will automatically open, without an audible signal first being given, at the end of the program releasing warm air from the dishwasher. Use caution, the air may be hot! Advise the user of the Drying Plus feature to avoid injuries by walking, bumping or knocking into the partially...
Guide to the dishwasher Upper spray arm (not visible) Triple filter system Cutlery tray Data plate Upper basket Child Safety Lock in the door handle (not visible) Middle spray arm Rinse aid reservoir Air inlet for drying (depending on model) Dual compartment detergent dispenser Lower spray arm...
Guide to the dishwasher Control panel Program selection Intensive lower basket button with indicator light Display Program selector button Start / Stop button with indicator light On/Off K button Delay Start button with indicator light Turbo button with indicator light This operating instruction manual describes several dishwasher models with different indicated settings.
Caring for the environment Energy saving washing Disposal of the packing material This dishwasher is economical in the use of water and electricity. For best The cardboard box and packaging results follow these tips: protect the appliance during shipping. These materials are biodegradable and ^ For lowest energy consumption you recyclable.
Before using for the first time To open the door To close the door ^ Push the baskets in. ^ Raise the door up and push until it clicks into place. Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing. Danger of injury.
Before using for the first time Display Functions The following functions can be selected or set on the display: – wash program – options – delay start Settings menu – settings You can adjust the dishwasher's electronics to suit various requirements in the Settings menu.
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Before using for the first time ^ Press the K button to turn the If there is a fault, it will help the service dishwasher on. technician to know the hardness of your local water supply. A Welcome screen shows when the dishwasher is turned on for the first Please note your water hardness time.
Before using for the first time ^ Remove the lower basket from the Every dishwasher is tested before wash cabinet and unscrew the salt leaving the factory. Any water container lid. remaining in the machine is from the final factory test and does not When opening the salt container, water will run out.
Before using for the first time Refill salt message ^ As soon as the F Insufficient 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.
Before using for the first time 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.
Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator Refill rinse aid When the message appears, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programs only. ^ Add rinse aid once the program has finished. ^ Confirm with the center button. The "Refill rinse aid"...
Loading the dishwasher ^ The spray arms must not be blocked Do not wash items soiled with by items that are too tall or hang ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in through the baskets. Check the dishwasher. clearance by manually rotating the Ash and sand do not dissolve and spray arms.
Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for Glassware: dishwashing – There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware, when in doubt – Cutlery with wooden handles wash by hand. – Wooden cutting boards – When purchasing new dishes, – Glued items such as old knives with glasses and cutlery, make sure they handles glued together around the are dishwasher safe.
Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Foldable spikes The rows of spikes can be lowered to Always use the dishwasher with make more room for larger items, such the upper and lower basket inserted as casserole dishes. Tall items (except during the program, if available).
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Loading the dishwasher Jumbo cup rack Universal support bar (depending on model): The support bar will hold tall glasses and stem ware securely. The cup rack can be set at two different widths so that it can also accommodate large cups. ^ Fold the bar down and lean the desired glasses against it.
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Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the height: You can set the support bar at two different heights. ^ Pull the support bar upwards and click it back into position at the required height. Use the low setting for small glasses and tumblers. Use the high setting for tall glasses and stem ware.
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Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket To adjust the upper basket downwards: ^ Pull up on the levers at the sides of In order to gain more space for taller items the upper basket can be adjusted the upper basket. on three levels with 2 cm between each ^ Adjust the basket to the desired level.
Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Heavily soiled items ^ Place larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. in the lower basket. It can also be used for glasses, cups, small plates and saucers. Dishwasher with cutlery tray ^ Place very large plates in the center of the lower basket.
Loading the dishwasher MultiComfort zone Foldable spikes (depending on the model) The rear section of the lower basket is used for cups, glasses, plates, pots The spikes at the front are used for and pans. plates, soup bowls, platters, desert bowls, and saucers.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Split cutlery tray (depending on model) Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders. ^ Arrange the cutlery as shown in the cutlery tray. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket (depending on model) Use the insert supplied for heavily soiled items of cutlery. The insert separates the items so that they can be reached better by the spray jets. The cutlery basket can be placed anywhere on the front rows of spikes in the lower basket.
...wash long-stemmed glassware ... a glassware rack for the lower basket. MieleCare Collection Miele branded cleaning and care products, including dishwasher salt, detergent and rinse aid, are available to order from your Miele dealer, Miele or the on-line Miele store www.mieleusa.com...
There could still be detergent residues in the dishwasher. Only add detergent just before starting Dishwasher cleaning products are the program and lock the door with available from MIele. the child safety lock (depending on model). Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers.
Adding detergent ^ Add detergent to the compartments and close the container flap. ^ Press the latch on the detergent dispenser. The flap will spring open. ^ Use one tab or add powder or gel detergent to compartment II and The flap is always open at the end of a close the flap.
Turning on Starting a program ^ Make sure the spray arms can rotate ^ Press the "Start / Stop" button. freely. The program starts. ^ Close the door. If additional options are selected, the ^ Open the water supply, if it is closed. corresponding indicators will also light ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher on.
Program Guide Program guide When to use Program sequence Pre-rinse Main Interim Final Drying wash rinse rinse Pots & Pans For normally soiled pots & pans with dried on food, and heavily soiled dishware, use 120% detergent recommended. Normal Program for completely washing a full load of required normally soiled dishware with...
Time display Standby Before the program starts, the time A few minutes after the last key is display shows the running time of the pressed or at the end of the program selected program in hours and minutes. the dishwasher will switch into Standby During the running program the mode to save energy.
^ Press the K button to turn the At the end of a program dishwasher off. If the door has opened slightly, and the Finished Drying Plus message The dishwasher continues to use appears in the display, this indicates electricity until turned off with the K that the program has finished.
Interrupting a program Changing a program A program is interrupted as soon as the If the detergent dispenser flap is door is opened. already open, do not change the If the door is closed again, the program program. will continue from where it was interrupted.
Additional options Intensive lower basket Turbo The "Intensive lower basket" option The "Turbo" function can be used to allows you to wash heavily soiled items reduce the program run-times, in in the lower basket while washing more programs in which the option is delicate items in the upper basket.
Additional options Delay start If, after you have set the delay start time, you do not press the Start / Stop The start time of a program can be button within a few seconds, the delayed from 30 minutes to 24 hours. display will revert to showing the The delay is set in 30 minute program duration.
Settings menu The "Settings" menu allows Language you to change standard The display contents can be shown in settings different languages. The displayed language can be Opening the "Settings" menu changed in the Language ^ Press the K button to turn the ^ Select the desired language and dishwasher off.
Settings menu Water hardness Value to set Your dishwasher is fitted with a water °d gr/gal in the display softener which you need to program to the water hardness level in your area. – The dishwasher must be correctly programmed to match the hardness of your water.
Settings menu Rinse aid Drying Plus For best results the rinse aid dosage The Drying Plus function automatically can be adjusted. opens the door slightly at the end of a The dosage can be set between 0-6 ml. program with a drying phase (except The factory default dosage setting is "Extra quiet"), in order to improve the 3 ml rinse aid.
Settings menu Optimize standby Deactivate indicators A few minutes after the last key is If you consistently use "Tab" detergent pressed or at the end of the program products in your dishwasher, you can the dishwasher will switch into Standby switch the Salt and Rinse Aid indicators mode to save energy.
Settings menu Pre-rinse Brightness You can use this function in the There are seven different display selected program to remove easily brightness settings. loosened food residues. It is not ^ Select the desired brightness and available for every program. confirm with the center button. ^ Select the desired setting and confirm with the center button.
Settings menu Showroom program Factory default If you have altered any settings from Only for showrooms. the factory default, you can reset them to the factory default settings. The dishwasher comes with various demo programs for dealers. ^ Select Reset and confirm with the center button.
See the data plate for minimum amperage. – If the circuit breaker trips again. Contact Miele. One of the following faults appears on the Before fixing the fault: – Press the K button to display: turn the dishwasher off.
Frequently Asked Questions Faults in the water intake/water drain Problem Possible fault Solution One of the following Before fixing the fault: – Press the K button to turn faults appears on the display: the dishwasher off. 2 Open water supply The water supply valve Open the water supply valve all is closed.
Frequently Asked Questions General problems with the dishwasher Problem Possible fault Solution Press the K button to come The indicators and the The indicators and the display is dark. Only display turn off out of Standby mode. the "Start/Stop" automatically to save indicator flashes energy (Standby).
Frequently Asked Questions Sounds Problem Possible fault Solution There is a knocking The spray arm is hitting an Interrupt the program, noise in the wash item in the basket. rearrange items blocking cabinet the spray arms. There is a rattling Items are not secure in the Interrupt the program, and wash cabinet.
Frequently Asked Questions Poor cleaning results Problem Possible fault Solution The dishes are not The dishes were not See "Loading the clean. loaded correctly. dishwasher". The program was not Select a more intensive powerful enough. program (see "Program Guide"). Not enough detergent was Use more detergent, or dispensed.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible fault Solution Dishes are not dry, The rinse aid setting may be Increase the dosage, refill glasses and too low, or the rinse aid the reservoir or switch the cutlery are reservoir is empty. rinse aid product when spotted.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible fault Solution Glasses have a Detergent deposits. Change detergent right brown or blue away. discoloration; film cannot be wiped off. Glasses are dull and Glasses are not dishwasher There is no remedy. discolored; film safe. The surface is Only use dishwasher safe cannot be wiped off.
Miele products will not be recognized to input these into your machine by Miele. Our goal is to prevent controls via the indicator light marked unauthorized (and untrained) service PC. Miele will provide information when personnel from working on your Miele such possibilities become available.
Remove the cleaner promptly. The wash cabinet can be cleaned with a dishwasher cleaner such as "Dis To better maintain your appliance Cleaner" available from your Miele avoid the following: dealer or online at www.mieleusa.com. – cleaners containing soda, ammonia,...
Cleaning and Care Triple filter system Cleaning the triple filter ^ Turn the dishwasher off. The triple filter system in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse dirt from the suds solution, preventing it from reaching the circulation system and re-entering the cabinet through the spray arms.
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Cleaning and Care ^ Replace the triple filter so it lies flat in To clean the inside of the filter, the flap must be opened: the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Push the clips together in the ^ Lock the filter by turning the handle direction of the arrows as shown, clockwise, until the arrows point to and open the flap...
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the spray arms Sometimes particles of food get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected and cleaned every 4 - 6 months. ^ Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning. Removing the spray arms ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present).
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. ^ Turn off the dishwasher and pull the plug.
Installation Instructions Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions. To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional instructions. Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information.
Technical Service Department: right side of the door. U 1-800-999-1360 V 1-800-565-6435 A damaged power cord must only be replaced with a genuine Miele cord by a Miele service technician. Specifications The dishwasher comes equipped with a GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 ft (1.2 m) power cord with a molded...
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Electrical connection Hardwired electrical connection Prior to making a hardwire It is possible to hardwire this appliance connection to the terminal, remove to an existing power cable. the power cord. Otherwise there will be a risk of electric shock from the CAUTION: Before servicing, attached plug.
Plumbing Connection to the water supply If not connected directly to a water Installation, repairs and other work supply valve, an appropriate by unqualified persons could be adapter (not included) is required. dangerous. – Water pressure: Must be between 4.5 - 145 psi (0.3 - 10 bar). Do not drink water from the –...
– Drain hose extensions and adapters pipe that is less than 8" (20 cm) above can be ordered from Miele. the floor, the drain must be vented. The maximum drain hose length is...
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