Miele G 5481 User manual
Operating instructions
Dishwasher
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions as well as the installation plan
before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 693 990HG07
Contents
3
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 6
Notes on the operating instructions................................................................ 16
Notes on the layout ............................................................................................. 16
Items supplied ................................................................................................... 17
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 18
Appliance overview ............................................................................................. 18
Control panel....................................................................................................... 19
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 20
Using for the first time ...................................................................................... 21
Opening the door ................................................................................................ 21
Closing the door.................................................................................................. 21
Water softener ..................................................................................................... 22
Displaying and setting the water hardness .................................................... 23
Dishwasher salt ................................................................................................... 24
Filling the salt reservoir................................................................................... 25
Replenishing salt ............................................................................................ 26
Rinse aid.............................................................................................................. 27
Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................. 28
Refilling rinse aid ............................................................................................ 28
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 30
Economical dishwashing..................................................................................... 30
Loading the dishwasher.................................................................................... 31
General information............................................................................................. 31
Upper basket....................................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the upper basket ................................................................................. 35
Lower basket....................................................................................................... 36
Cutlery tray .......................................................................................................... 36
Loading the cutlery tray.................................................................................. 36
Loading examples ............................................................................................... 37
Dishwashers with cutlery tray......................................................................... 37
Comparison tests .............................................................................................. 39
Detergents ......................................................................................................... 42
Types of detergents ............................................................................................ 42
Detergent dispensing .......................................................................................... 43
Adding detergent................................................................................................. 44
Contents
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Operation............................................................................................................ 45
Switching on the dishwasher .............................................................................. 45
Selecting a programme ....................................................................................... 45
Display of programme duration........................................................................... 46
Starting a programme ......................................................................................... 46
At the end of the programme .............................................................................. 47
Energy management ........................................................................................... 47
Switching off the dishwasher .............................................................................. 48
Unloading the dishwasher................................................................................... 48
Interrupting a programme.................................................................................... 49
Cancelling or changing a programme ................................................................. 49
Options ............................................................................................................... 50
Timer.............................................................................................................. 50
Guide for selecting a programme .................................................................... 52
Programme chart .............................................................................................. 54
Programme options........................................................................................... 56
Express........................................................................................................... 56
Signal tones......................................................................................................... 57
Switching off the refill reminders ......................................................................... 58
Extraclean........................................................................................................... 59
Extradry .............................................................................................................. 60
Factory default settings....................................................................................... 61
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 62
Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................. 62
Cleaning the door and the door seal................................................................... 63
Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................. 63
Cleaning the appliance front ............................................................................... 63
Cleaning the spray arms...................................................................................... 64
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................. 67
Cleaning the filters............................................................................................... 67
Cleaning the water inlet filter............................................................................... 69
Cleaning the drain pump..................................................................................... 70
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 72
Technical problems ............................................................................................. 72
Fault messages ................................................................................................... 73
Water intake fault................................................................................................. 74
Water drainage fault ............................................................................................ 75
General problems with the dishwasher ............................................................... 76
Contents
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Noises.................................................................................................................. 77
Unsatisfactory cleaning result ............................................................................. 78
Service................................................................................................................ 81
Contact in case of fault ....................................................................................... 81
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 81
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 82
Installation.......................................................................................................... 84
The Miele Waterproof system.............................................................................. 84
Water intake ........................................................................................................ 84
Drainage .............................................................................................................. 86
Technical data.................................................................................................... 89
Warning and Safety instructions
6
This dishwasher complies with all current local and national safety
requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating
instructions carefully before setting up the dishwasher and using it
for the first time. They both contain important information on the
installation, safety, use, and maintenance of the machine. This
prevents both personal injury and damage to the dishwasher.
In accordance with standard IEC 60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in
"Installation" and in "Warning and Safety instructions".
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.
Warning and Safety instructions
7
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts,
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.
The dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 4,000m
above sea level.
The dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic crockery
and cutlery. Any other use is not permitted.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Warning and Safety instructions
8
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the dishwasher if its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely.
They must be able to understand and recognise the possible
dangers of misuse.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher.
Keep small children away from the appliance at all times to avoid the
risk of injury. Ensure that they do not play with the appliance. There
is a risk that children may lock themselves in the dishwasher.
If the automatic door opening mechanism is active (depending on
the model), keep young children away from the area in which the
door opens. There is a danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault
with the opening mechanism.
Danger of suffocation! While playing, children may become
entangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head with the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material
away from children.
Keep detergents and other household cleaning agents out of
reach of children. Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline
and contain irritants and corrosive ingredients. They can be
extremely dangerous if swallowed, and can cause severe skin burns
and eye damage. They can cause burning in the mouth, nose and
throat, or inhibit breathing. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet or dispenser.
Check that the dispenser is empty after the completion of a
programme. Seek medical advice immediately if a child has
swallowed or inhaled any detergent. Contact a Poisons Information
Centre (Australia) or the National Poisons Centre (NZ).
Warning and Safety instructions
9
Technical safety
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before
using the dishwasher and in particular following transport, check it
for any visible damage. Never use a damaged dishwasher.
The electrical safety of this dishwasher can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present. If in doubt, the electrical installation should be checked by a
qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Reliable and safe operation of the dishwasher can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The dishwasher must only be connected to the electricity supply
via a suitable switched socket. The socket must be easily accessible
after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected from
the electricity supply at any time.
There must be no electrical sockets concealed behind the
dishwasher because the building-in niche may be too small, creating
a risk of overheating if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against
the plug (fire hazard).
The dishwasher must not be installed underneath a cooktop. The
high temperatures radiated by cooktops could damage the
dishwasher below. For the same reason, the dishwasher must not be
installed next to open fires or other appliances that give off heat,
such as heaters etc.
Warning and Safety instructions
10
Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate
(fuse rating, frequency and voltage) match the electricity supply to
prevent damage to the dishwasher. Compare these before
connecting the appliance to the mains electricity. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the electricity supply until it has
been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door
springs.
The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening
mechanism is working correctly, as otherwise there could be a
danger when the automatic door opening is activated (depending on
the model).
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
- The door springs must be evenly adjusted on both sides. They are
correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half
open (approx. 45° opening angle). The door must not fall open on
its own beyond this point.
- The door locking pins retract automatically after the drying phase
when the door is opened.
Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating). Do not
connect the dishwasher to the electricity supply using a multi-socket
adapter or an extension cord.
The dishwasher must not be installed and operated in mobile
locations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
frost. Frozen hoses can break or burst. The reliability of the electronic
control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
To avoid any damage to the dishwasher, it must only be operated
when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.
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