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Miele G 5210 C SCi Operating instructions

Operating instructions Dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions as well as the installation sheet before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-SG M.-Nr. 11 715 560HG07
Contents
Displaying and setting the water hardness .................................................... 23
Filling the salt reservoir................................................................................... 25
Refilling the salt .............................................................................................. 26
Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................. 28
Filling the rinse aid container.......................................................................... 28
Loading the 3D MultiFlex tray......................................................................... 38
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Warning and safety instructions

This dishwasher conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage.
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 its installation, safety, use and maintenance. This is to protect yourself from injury and prevent damage to the dishwasher.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the dishwasher as well as the safety instructions and warnings. Miele cannot be held liable for 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.
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Warning and safety instructions

Appropriate use

This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
This dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.This dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 4000m
above sea level.
This dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic
crockery and cutlery. All other types of use are not permitted.
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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Warning and safety instructions

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
dishwasher unless they are constantly supervised.
Children aged 8 and older may only use the dishwasher without
supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner. Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible dangers caused by incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the dishwasher
unsupervised.
Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher.
Never allow children to play with the dishwasher. There is a danger that children might shut 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! Whilst playing, children may become
entangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head and risk suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
Keep children away from detergents. Detergents cause severe
skin burns and severe eye damage. They can cause burning in the mouth and throat, or inhibit breathing. It is therefore important to keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Detergent residues could still be present in the dishwasher. Seek medical advice immediately if a child has swallowed or inhaled any detergents.
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Warning and safety instructions

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 qualified 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 correctly earthed. 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 or lack of earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be
assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply
via a suitable switched socket using a fused 3-pin plug (it must not be hard-wired). The electrical 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 behind the dishwasher
because the building-in niche may be too small. Danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.
The dishwasher must not be installed underneath a hob. The high
temperatures radiated by hobs could damage the dishwasher below. For the same reason, the appliance must not be installed next to open fires or other appliances that give off heat, such as heaters etc., not normally found in a kitchen.
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Warning and safety instructions
Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate
(fuse rating, frequency and voltage) match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher. Compare these before connecting the appliance to the mains. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains 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. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger whilst the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on the model) is active. 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). It is also important that the door cannot fall open.
- The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens at the end of the drying phase.
Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains electricity supply using a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead.
The dishwasher must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g. on a ship).
Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
frost occurring. Frozen hoses are at risk of tearing or bursting. 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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Warning and safety instructions
The plastic housing of the water connection contains a solenoid
valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the hose,
even if it is too long.
The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from water
damage, provided that the following conditions are met:
- Installation has been carried out correctly
- The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced where this is noticeably required
- The stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home (e.g. whilst on holiday).
The Waterproof system will work even when the dishwasher is switched off. However, the dishwasher must remain connected to the electricity supply.
The water-connection pressure needs to be between 50 and
1,000kPa.
A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous. If the dishwasher
gets damaged, switch it off at the mains immediately and call your Miele dealer or Miele Service.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated.
We recommend replacing defective components with original
spare parts. If original Miele spare parts are installed correctly, Miele ensures full compliance with safety requirements and the warranty remains valid.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the dishwasher
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch it off and withdraw the plug from the socket).
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Warning and safety instructions
If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must only be
replaced with a specific mains connection cable of the same type (available from the Miele Customer Service Department). For safety reasons this must only be done by the Miele Customer Service Department or a Miele authorised technician.

Correct installation

The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the supplied installation sheet.
Be careful before and while installing the dishwasher.
Some metal parts pose a risk of injury/being cut. Wear protective gloves.
The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure
problem-free operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a continuous worktop that is secured to adjacent cabinetry.
The dishwasher must only be built into a tall unit if additional
safety precautions are taken. In order to safely install the appliance in a tall unit, please use the Tall unit installation set and observe the installation sheet provided. Otherwise there is the danger of the unit tipping over.
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). It is also important that the door cannot fall open. The appliance must only be operated with properly adjusted door springs. If the door cannot be adjusted properly, contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
The maximum weight of the front panel that can be aligned with the factory fitted door springs is 10–12kg (depending on model).
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Warning and safety instructions

Correct use

Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Risk of explosion.Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the
eyes, nose, mouth and throat. Avoid contact with detergents. Do not inhale powder detergents. Do not swallow dishwasher detergents. Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
Avoid leaving the dishwasher door open unnecessarily. You could
injure yourself on the open door or trip over it.
Do not sit or lean on the open door. The dishwasher could tip
over. This could injure you or damage the dishwasher.
Crockery may be very hot at the end of the programme. Allow the
dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them.
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers. Do not use washing-up liquid.
Do not use any commercial or industrial detergents. These may
cause material damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical reaction (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause damage to the reservoir.
Do not fill the AutoDos (depending on model) with powder or
liquid detergent. Loose detergent will damage the AutoDos.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
Detergent will damage the water softener.
Only use special coarse-grained dishwasher salt or other pure
kitchen salt for reactivation. Other salts may contain insoluble additives that can impair the functioning of the water softener.
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Warning and safety instructions
In dishwashers with a cutlery basket (depending on model), knives
and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket for safety reasons. Knives and forks placed with the handles downwards pose a danger of injury. However, cutlery placed handle down in the basket will come out cleaner and drier.
Plastic items that cannot withstand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery, should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.
If you use the timer option (depending on model), the detergent
compartment must be dry. If it is not, wipe it until dry. The detergent will clump together if the detergent compartment is not dry, and this may mean that it is not fully rinsed out.
Please observe the information given in the “Technical data”
chapter regarding the capacity of the dishwasher.

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used,
warranty, performance and, if applicable, product liability claims will be invalidated.
Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a
minimum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of your dishwasher.

Transport

Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before
using the dishwasher, check it for any visible transport damage. Never use a damaged dishwasher.
Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position so that no
water flows into the electrical controls, as this would cause faults.
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Warning and safety instructions
If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely
fasten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses and mains connection cables.
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Notes on the operating instructions

These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models of different heights. The different dishwasher models will be named as follows: normal = dishwasher measuring
80.5cm high (built-in appliance) or
84.5cm high (freestanding appliance) XXL = dishwasher measuring 84.5cm high (built-in appliance).

Notes on the layout

Warnings

Information which is important
for safety is highlighted in a thick framed box with a warning symbol. This alerts you to the potential danger of injury to people or damage to property.
Read these warning notes carefully and observe the procedural instructions and codes of practice they describe.

Additional information and comments

Additional information and comments are highlighted in a box framed with a single black line.

Instructions for the user

Instructions on how to operate the dishwasher are identified by marked operating steps. They explain the procedure step by step. Operating steps are indicated by a black square bullet point.
Example: Select the desired setting and press OK to confirm.

Notes

Notes provide information of particular importance that must be observed.
They are highlighted in a thick framed box.
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Scope

The appliance is supplied with:
- Dishwasher
- Operating instructions for operating the dishwasher
- Installation sheet for installing the dishwasher
- Other installation accessories for installing the dishwasher (see installation sheet)
- Funnel for filling the dishwasher salt
- Additional printed matter and add­ons if required
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Appliance overview

Guide to the appliance

a
Top spray arm
b
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
c
Upper basket (depending on model)
d
Middle spray arm
e
Aeration valve
f
Bottom spray arm
g
Filter combination
h
Salt reservoir
i
Data plate
j
Rinse aid reservoir
k
Detergent compartment
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Guide to the appliance

Control field

a
Programme selection
ECO = ECO
Auto = Auto45–65°C45°C = Gentle45°C65°C = QuickPowerWash65°C75°C = Intensive75°C
b
Time display
c
Indicator lights/Refill reminders
/ = Inlet/Drain = Rinse aid = Salt
d
Startbutton with indicator light For starting the selected programme.
e
Express button For reducing the programme duration.
f
Timer button For selecting a later programme start.
g
Programme selection button For programme selection.
h
ON/OFF button For switching the dishwasher on and off.
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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposing of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They also contain specific materials, compounds and components, which were essential for their correct function and safety. These could be hazardous to human health and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly. Please do not, therefore, dispose of your old appliance with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also responsible (by law, depending on territory) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of. Please ensure that your old appliance poses no risk to children while being stored prior to disposal.
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Before using for the first time

Every dishwasher is tested at the factory. There will be residual water in the appliance from this test. It is not an indication that the dishwasher has been used previously.

Opening the door

In some programmes, the door automatically opens slightly to assist the drying process. This function can be deactivated, if preferred (see “Programme options – AutoOpen”).
At the end of the programme, if the AutoOpen function is on, the door locking pins automatically retract.
To prevent a technical fault, do not hold the door locking pins firmly when they are retracting.
If the door is opened during operation all wash functions are automatically interrupted.
Risk of scalding due to hot
water. During operation, water in the
dishwasher may be very hot. During operation, only open the door
with extreme caution.
Risk of injury due to door
opening automatically. The door may open automatically at
the end of a programme. Keep the area around the door free
of obstructions.
To open the door, reach under the
recessed grip and pull the handle.
Open the door fully to disengage the
locking mechanism.
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Before using for the first time

Closing the door

Push the baskets right in.Raise the door upwards until the
catch engages.
Risk of crushing due to the door
closing. When closing the door, you are at
risk of shutting your fingers in it. Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.

Activating the safety lock

Use the safety lock to prevent children opening the dishwasher door. The door can then only be opened by using a lot of force.
To lock the door, push the slide
underneath the door grip to the right.
To unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.
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Before using for the first time

Water softener

In order to achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs to operate with soft water. Hard water results in the build-up of calcium deposits on crockery and on the inner surfaces of the appliance. Mains water with a water hardness level higher than 0.9mmol/l (5°dH – German scale) must be softened. This occurs automatically in the integrated water softener. The water softener is suitable for a water hardness level of up to
12.6mmol/l (70°dH – German scale).
In order to be reactivated, the water softener requires dishwasher salt. Depending on the water hardness level (<3.8mmol/l, or <21°dH – German scale), dishwasher salt is not required if combination detergents are being used (see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).
- You should programme the dishwasher to the correct water hardness for your area.
If the water hardness in your area is available in a unit other than °dH, you can convert the values as follows: 1°dH = 0.18mmol/l = 1.78°fH
The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of
2.5mmol/l (14°dH – German scale).
If your water hardness level corresponds to this setting, you can skip to the next section.
However, if you have a different water hardness level, you must adjust the water softener to match your water hardness.
- Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.
- Where the water hardness fluctuates, e.g. between 1.8 and 2.7mmol/l (10– 15°dH – German scale), always programme the dishwasher to the higher value (2.7mmol/l or 15°dH in this example).
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Before using for the first time

Displaying and setting the water hardness

Switch the dishwasher off with the
button, if it is switched on.
Press theStart button in and, whilst
holding it in, switch the dishwasher
on using the button. Keep theStart button pressed in for at least 4seconds until the Start indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the procedure from the beginning again.
Press the programme selection
button 2 times.
The left indicator light will flash rapidly 2 times at intervals.
The value set for the water hardness is shown as a figure after in the time display.
4 will start flashing in the time display. A water hardness of 14°dH is set.
Use the Startbutton to set the water
hardness value in your area. The dosage amount increases each time you press the button. When the highest value is reached, the setting starts again from the beginning.
The setting is now saved. Switch the dishwasher off with the
button.
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Before using for the first time

Dishwasher salt

In order to maintain the water softener’s functions, the water softener must be reactivated regularly. Reactivation occurs automatically every ninth programme sequence. At the start of the next programme, an additional 4.4l of water is required for this process. Energy consumption increases by
0.015kWh and the programme is extended by 3minutes. The above only applies to the ECO programme at a water hardness of
2.5mmol/l (14°dH – German scale). For other programmes and water hardness levels, the frequency of reactivation will differ.
In order to be reactivated, the water softener requires dishwasher salt. Depending on the water hardness level (<3.8mmol/l, or <21°dH – German scale), dishwasher salt is not required if combination detergents are being used (see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).
If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 0.9mmol/l (5°dH – German scale) you do not need to add dishwasher salt. The salt refill indicator will automatically switch off after the water hardness has been set accordingly (see “Before using for the first time – Displaying and setting the water hardness”).
Damage to the water softener
from detergent. Dishwasher detergent will damage
the water softener. Do not fill the salt reservoir with
powder or liquid detergent.
Damage caused by using
unsuitable salts. Some types of salt may contain
insoluble components which can cause the water softener to malfunction.
Only use special coarse-grained dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen salt for reactivation.
If you only ever use combination detergent products containing salt and rinse aid in your dishwasher, you can switch off both refill reminders if you wish (see “Programme options – Switching off the refill reminders”).
Please make sure that if you stop using combination detergents, you refill the dishwasher salt and rinse aid. Switch the refill reminders back on if required.
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Filling the salt reservoir

Before filling the salt reservoir for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 2l of water to enable the salt to dissolve.
Once the dishwasher has been used once, there is always sufficient water in the salt reservoir.
Remove the lower basket from the
wash cabinet and unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
Before using for the first time
Danger of corrosion due to saline
solution. Water or saline solution will run out
of the reservoir when the cap is opened. Saline solution that runs out can cause corrosion in the wash cabinet and to the dishwasher load.
The salt reservoir should therefore only be opened in order to replenish the salt.
Fill the salt reservoir with approx. 2l
of water (first use only).
Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with dishwasher salt until the reservoir is full. The salt reservoir holds up to 2kg of salt, depending on the type of salt used.
Clean off salt residues from around
the salt reservoir opening. Next, screw the salt reservoir cap on again firmly.
Immediately after filling the salt
reservoir and each time you remove the salt container cap, run the 65°CQuickPowerWash programme with the Express programme option selected without a load in the dishwasher to dissolve and remove any traces of salt from the wash cabinet.
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Before using for the first time

Refilling the salt

When the Salt indicator lights up,
wait until the end of the programme and then refill the salt reservoir.
Risk of corrosion due to saline
solution. Saline solution that runs out can
cause corrosion in the wash cabinet and to the load items.
Each time you remove the salt reservoir cap, you must run the 65°CQuickPowerWash programme with the Express programme option selected without any load items in the dishwasher. This will dissolve and remove any traces of salt from the wash cabinet.
After the salt reservoir has been filled, the refill reminder may still appear in the display if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level. It will go out once the salt concentration has reached the correct level.
The salt refill indicator will be switched off if you have programmed the dishwasher for a water hardness below
0.9mmol/l (5°dH – German scale).
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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase, and helps crockery dry faster after it has been washed. Rinse aid is poured into the container and the amount set is dispensed automatically.
Washing-up liquid or detergent
can cause damage. Washing-up liquid and detergent can
damage the rinse aid container. Only fill it with rinse aid formulated
for domestic dishwashers.
Alternatively, you could use liquid citric acid at a concentration of up to 10%. The resulting rinsing and drying quality on the crockery will not, however, be as good as when rinse aid is used.
Risk of acid damage.
The dishwasher can be damaged by high concentrations of acid.
Under no circumstances should you use citric acid with a higher acid content.
If you only ever wish to use combination products in your dishwasher, you do not need to add rinse aid. However, for optimum rinsing and drying results, use dishwasher detergent and add dishwasher salt and rinse aid separately.
Please make sure that if you stop using combination detergents, you refill the dishwasher salt and rinse aid. Switch the refill reminders back on if required.
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Before using for the first time

Adding rinse aid

Press the yellow button on the lid
of the rinse aid container.
The lid will spring open.
Close the lid firmly until you hear it
click into place. Otherwise, water can enter the rinse aid container during a programme.
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents excess foam developing during the next programme.

Filling the rinse aid container

When the refill reminder Rinse aid appears in the display, the container contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 to 3 programmes only.
Refill with rinse aid in plenty of time.
The rinse aid refill reminder will disappear.
If you only ever use combination detergent products containing salt and rinse aid in your dishwasher, you can switch off both refill reminders if you wish (see “Programme options – Switching off the refill reminders”).
Fill with rinse aid until the filling level
indicator (arrow) changes to a dark colour while the door is horizontally open.
The rinse aid container holds approximately 110ml.
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