Miele Dishwashers, G 5720 SC, G 5725 SCi, G5500, G5505 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions

for dishwashers

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.

M.-Nr. 09 276 810

en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................5

Appliance overview .................................................5

Control panel ......................................................6

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7

Caring for the environment.........................................12

Disposal of the packing material ......................................12

Disposal of your old appliance .......................................12

Energy saving washing .............................................13

Before using for the first time.......................................14

To open the door ..................................................14

To close the door ..................................................14

Safety lock .......................................................14

Display ..........................................................15

Basic settings ....................................................16

Language .....................................................16

Water hardness.................................................16

Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:...................17

Filling the salt reservoir .............................................17

"Replenish salt" message............................................19

Rinse aid ........................................................20

Adding rinse aid ..................................................20

Replenish rinse aid message ........................................21

Loading the dishwasher ...........................................22

Items not suitable for dishwashers: ....................................23

Upper basket .....................................................24

Hinged spikes..................................................24

Hinged cup rack ................................................24

Jumbo cup rack (depending on model)..............................25

Glass rail ......................................................25

Adjusting the upper basket .......................................26

Lower basket .....................................................27

MultiComfort area ...............................................28

Hinged spikes (depending on model) ...............................28

Cutlery ..........................................................29

3D cutlery tray (depending on model) ...............................29

Cutlery basket (depending on model) ...............................30

Contents

2

Operation .......................................................31

Detergent ........................................................31

Adding detergent..................................................32

Switching on .....................................................33

Selecting a programme .............................................33

Starting the programme.............................................33

Display ..........................................................34

Standby .........................................................34

At the end of the programme.........................................35

Switching off .....................................................35

Unloading the dishwasher ...........................................35

Interrupting a programme ...........................................36

Changing a programme ............................................36

Additional functions ..............................................37

Intensive lower basket ..............................................37

Turbo ...........................................................37

Delay start .......................................................38

DetergentAgent ...................................................39

Cleaning and care ................................................40

Cleaning the wash cabinet ..........................................40

Cleaning the door and the door seal ...................................40

Cleaning the door front .............................................40

Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ................................41

Cleaning the filters .................................................41

Cleaning the spray arms ............................................43

Problem solving guide ............................................44

Technical problems ................................................44

Water inlet/drain fault ...............................................46

General problems .................................................48

Noises ..........................................................50

Unsatisfactory washing result ........................................51

Maintenance .....................................................54

Cleaning the water inlet filter .........................................54

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve...........................55

Programme chart .................................................56

Optional accessories..............................................60

Contents

3

After sales service ................................................61

Repairs .......................................................61

Future updates .................................................61

For testing institutes................................................61

Electrical connection..............................................62

Plumbing........................................................63

The Miele waterproof anti-leak system .................................63

Connection to the water supply .......................................63

Drainage ........................................................65

Technical data ...................................................66

Settings menu ...................................................67

To open the Settings menu ..........................................67

Language

! ......................................................67

Water hardness level ...............................................68

Rinse aid ........................................................69

Sensor wash .....................................................69

AutoOpen........................................................69

Optimise standby..................................................70

Replenish salt and rinse aid reminders .................................70

Soak ............................................................71

Pre-wash ........................................................71

Longer drying ....................................................71

Brightness .......................................................71

Contrast .........................................................71

Check filters ......................................................72

Showroom programme .............................................72

Factory default ....................................................72

To close the Settings menu ..........................................72

Contents

4

Appliance overview

a Upper spray arm (not visible)

b Cutlery tray (depending on model)

c Upper basket

d Middle spray arm

e Air inlet for drying

(depending on model)

f Lower spray arm

g Filter combination

h Data plate

i Safety lock in door grip (not visible)

j Rinse aid reservoir

k Dual compartment detergent

dispenser

l Salt reservoir

Guide to the appliance

5

Control panel

a Programmes

b Display

c Start/Stop button with indicator light

d Delay start button with indicator light

e Turbo button with indicator light

f Intensive lower basket button with

indicator light

g Programme selector button

h On/Off button K

This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 80.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated)

and 84.5 cm high dishwashers (freestanding)

XXL = 84.5 cm high dishwashers

Guide to the appliance

6

This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future owner.

Correct application

~

This dishwasher is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:

– Shops

– Offices and showrooms

and by residents in establishments
such as:

–

Hostels and guest houses.

~

The dishwaher is not intended for
outdoor use.

~

It must only be used as a domestic
appliance as specified in these
operating instructions, for cleaning
domestic crockery and cutlery.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.

~

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
understand the hazards involved.

Safety with children

~

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, keep children well
away and do not allow them to play in
or around the dishwasher or to use the
controls. They will not understand the
potential dangers posed by it. They
should be supervised whenever you
are working in the kitchen.There is also
a danger that children playing might
shut themselves in the dishwasher.

~

Older children may only use the
dishwasher when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.

Warning and Safety instructions

7

~

Keep children away from
detergents. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant and corrosive
ingredients which can cause burning in
the mouth, nose and throat if
swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Keep
children away from the dishwasher
when the door is open. There could still
be detergent residues in the cabinet.
Consult a doctor immediately if your
child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.

Technical safety

~

Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.

~

The dishwasher must only be
plugged into the electricity supply via a
suitable switched socket. 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. (See "Electrical
connection").

~

There must be no electrical sockets
behind the dishwasher. Danger of
overheating and fire risk if the
dishwasher were to be pushed up
against a plug.

~

The dishwasher must not be
installed under a hob. The high radiant
temperatures which are sometimes
generated by a hob could damage the
dishwasher. For the same reason it
should not be installed next to open
fires or other appliances which give off
heat, such as heaters etc.

~

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.

~

Before connecting the appliance,
check that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. If in
any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.

~

The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed if
correctly earthed. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
observed and regularly tested and
where there is any doubt the electrical
system in the house should be checked
by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

~

Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).

Warning and Safety instructions

8

~

The appliance 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.
Frozen hoses may burst or split. The
reliability of the electronic control unit
may be impaired at temperatures below
freezing point.

~

The plastic housing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component. The housing must not be
submerged in water.

~

There are electrical wires in the
water inlet hose. Never cut the water
inlet hose, even if it is too long.

~

The integrated Waterproof System
offers protection from water damage,
provided the following conditions are
met:

– The dishwasher is correctly installed

and plumbed in.

– The dishwasher is properly

maintained and parts are replaced
where it can be seen that this is
necessary.

–

The stopcock has been turned off
when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during
holidays).

The Waterproof system will work even if
the appliance is switched off. However,
the appliance must remain connected
to the electricity supply.

~

A damaged appliance could be
dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, switch it off at the mains and
call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Ser

-

vice Department.

~

Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.

~

Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
appliance be guaranteed.

~

Always disconnect the dishwasher
from the electrical supply for
maintenance work (switch off at the wall
socket and remove the plug).

~

If the connection cable is damaged
it must be replaced with a special cable
available from Miele. For safety reasons
this must only be fitted by the Miele
Service Department or a Miele
authorised service technician.

~

In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage which may be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the guarantee.

Warning and Safety instructions

9

Installation

~

The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with the
diagram supplied.

~

The dishwasher must be correctly
aligned to ensure problem-free
operation.

~

In order to ensure stability,
built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a
continuous worktop which is secured to
adjacent cabinetry.

~

If you want to convert your
freestanding dishwasher to a
built-under ("U") model, you will need to
order the appropriate conversion kit. If
you remove the existing plinth, you
must replace it with a U-model plinth.
This is necessary to avoid the risk of
injury caused by protruding metal
parts.

~

The door springs must be adjusted
equally on both sides. They are
correctly adjusted when the door
remains stationary when left open at
45°. It is important that the door is held
in place by the springs and cannot fall
open.

Correct use

~

Do not use solvents in the

dishwasher. Danger of explosion.

~

Do not inhale or 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 immediate

­ly if detergent has been swallowed or
inhaled.

~

Avoid leaving the door open

unnecessarily, as you could trip over it.

~

Dishes can be very hot at the end of
the programme.
Allow them to cool until they are
comfortable enough to handle before
unloading.

~

Do not sit or lean on the opened
door. This could cause the dishwasher
to tip and be damaged, and you could
get injured.

~

Only use detergent and rinse aid
formulated for domestic dishwashers.
Do not use washing-up liquid.

~

Do not use commercial or industrial
detergents as these may cause
damage, and there is a risk of severe
chemical reaction.

~

Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with
powder or liquid detergent. This will
cause serious damage to the reservoir.

Warning and Safety instructions

10

~

Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir
with powder or liquid dishwasher
detergent will damage the water
softener. Make sure you have picked
up the correct packet of dishwasher
salt before filling the salt reservoir!

~

Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation, as
other salts may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the
functioning of the water softener.

~

In an appliance with a cutlery basket
(depending on model) cutlery is
cleaned and dried more efficiently if
placed in the basket with the handles
downwards. However, to avoid the risk
of injury, place knives and forks etc.
with the handles upwards.

~

Plastic items which cannot withstand
being washed in hot water, such as
disposable plastic containers, or plastic
cutlery and crockery should not be
cleaned in the dishwasher. The high
temperatures in the dishwasher may
cause them to melt or lose shape.

~

On models with "Delay start", make
sure that the dispenser is dry before
adding detergent. Wipe dry if
necessary. Detergent will clog if poured
into a damp dispenser and may not be
thoroughly dispersed.

Accessories

~

Only use genuine Miele original
spare parts and accessories with this
appliance. If spare parts or accessories
from other manufacturers are used, this
will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele
cannot accept liability.

Disposal of your old
dishwasher

~

Make the door lock inoperative so
that children cannot accidentally shut
themselves in. Make appropriate
arrangements for the disposal of the
appliance.

The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

Warning and Safety instructions

11

Disposal of the packing
material

The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.

The packaging consists of the following
materials:

Outer packaging:

– Corrugated cardboard made from up

to 100% recyclable material,
or: Polyethylene (PE) shrink wrap

– Polyproplylene (PP) strapping

Inner packaging:

– Chlorine and fluorine free expanded

polystyrene (EPS)

–

Base, lid frame and support battens
made from untreated natural wood
from renewable forests.

–

Polyethylene (PE) protective wrap

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

To enable sorting by type of plastic for
recycling, all plastic parts of the
appliance are labelled with international
standard symbols.

Caring for the environment

12

Energy saving washing

This dishwasher is exceptionally
economical in its use of water and
electricity. You can make the most of
your appliance by following these tips:

^

If your water supply is suitable, this
dishwasher can be connected to hot
water for further economies. If the
water is heated by solar panels, for
example, this would be energy
efficient.
However, if your water is heated by
electricity we would recommend
connection to cold water.

^ For most economical dishwashing,

make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.

^ Choose the programme to suit the

type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.

^ Select the Energy save programme

for energy-saving dishwashing.

^

Follow the detergent manufacturer's
recommendations on detergent
dosage.

^

When using powder or liquid
detergent, you can use

1

/3less

detergent if baskets are only half full.

Caring for the environment

13

To open the door

At the end of programmes with a drying
phase (see "Programme chart"), the
door will open automatically a little in
order to help the drying process.
This function can be deactivated, if
preferred (see "Settings menu,
AutoOpen").

^ Reach under the handle and pull the

door open.

If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically
interrupted.

,

Keep the area around the door

free of obstructions.

To close the door

^

Push the baskets right in.

^

Then raise the door up, and push
until it clicks into position.

,

Do not put your hand inside the
door as it is closing. Danger of
injury.

Safety lock

Use the safety lock to prevent children
opening the dishwasher door.

^

To lock the door, push the slide
underneath the door grip to the right.

^

To unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.

Before using for the first time

14

Display

General

The display is used to select or set the
following:

–

the programme

–

extras

–

the delay start time

–

settings

During a programme, the display
shows the following:

– the stage the programme is at
– the estimated time left for the

programme to run

– any relevant fault messages and

notes

To save energy, the dishwasher
switches off after a few minutes if you
do not press any buttons during this
time (see "Operation, Standby").
Press the K button to switch the
dishwasher back on again.

Settings menu

The Settings menu is used to alter the
dishwasher's electronics to suit
different requirements.
You access the settings menu by
pressing a specific button combination.
See "Settings menu" for more details.

In the Settings menu, the normal
functions of the buttons underneath the
display are switched off so that these
buttons can be used to select and
confirm Setting options.

The arrows on the left and right of the
display, indicate further options. You
can use the button underneath the
display on the left or right, as
appropriate, to select these further
options.

The middle button underneath the
display is used to confirm a message or
setting and also to move to the next
menu or to another menu level.

(

A tick will appear beside the option
which is currently selected.

Before using for the first time

15

Basic settings

^

Switch the dishwasher on with the
On/Off button K.

If the dishwasher is being switched on
for the first time, the welcome screen
will appear.

Language

The display will then change
automatically to the screen for setting
the language.

See "Display" for more information
about the display.

^ Select the language you want, and

confirm your selection with the
middle button underneath the
display.

A tick

( will appear next to the

language that has been set.

Water hardness

The display will then change to the
screen for setting the water hardness.

–

The dishwasher must be
programmed for the water hardness
in your area.

–

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 6.7 - 9.0 mmol/l
(37 - 50 °d - German scale) always
programme the dishwasher to the
higher value (9.0 mmol/l in this
example).

In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the
hardness of your local water supply.

Enter the water hardness below:

mmol/l or °d

The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory for a water hardness level of

2.7 mmol/l (15 °d - German scale).

^

Select the water hardness you want,
and confirm your selection with the
middle button underneath the
display.

See "Settings, Water hardness" for
further information.

Finally, two messages will appear in the
display.

After confirming these, the prompts:

: Replenish rinse aid and : Replenish

salt

may also appear.
Press any button to confirm these. The
display will change to show the main
menu.

These basic settings will be saved in
memory after the dishwasher has been
through one complete programme.

Before using for the first time

16

Before using the appliance for
the first time, you require:

–

approx. 1 kg dishwasher salt*,

–

domestic dishwasher detergent*,

–

rinse aid* formulated for domestic
dishwashers.

*See "Optional accessories"

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

Filling the salt reservoir

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 in the
dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d – German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
water softener. The water softener in
this dishwasher is suitable for a water
hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l
(70 °d - German scale).

The water softener requires dishwasher
salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(ß 3.8 mmol/l, or 21 °d - German scale),
dishwasher salt is not required if
combination tablets are being used
(see "Detergent").

If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than

0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German scale),
you do not need to add dishwasher
salt. The water softener must,
however, still be programmed to
correspond to the water hardness
level in your area.

,

Inadvertently filling the salt
reservoir with powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent will damage
the water softener. Make sure you
have picked up the correct packet
of dishwasher salt before filling the
salt reservoir!

,

Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation, as
other salts may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the
functioning of the water softener.

Before using for the first time

17

^

When filling the salt reservoir only
open the door halfway to ensure

that all the salt gets into the reservoir.

^ Press the button on the lid of the salt

reservoir in the direction of the arrow
until the flap springs open.

^

Lift up the funnel.

Do not fill the salt reservoir with
water.

^ Add salt only until the reservoir is full

or until water runs out of the opening.
The salt reservoir holds approx. 1 kg
of salt, depending on the brand
used.

Do not add any more than 1 kg of
salt.

As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced
water may overflow.

^

Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening, and then close
the flap.

^

Run the Quick wash programme im

­mediately without any crockery in the
dishwasher to remove any traces of
salt from the cabinet (do not use the
Turbo function if your dishwasher has
this feature).

Before using for the first time

18

"Replenish salt" message

^

Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher
salt for reactivation when the

F

Replenish salt message appears.

(If it appears during a programme,
wait until the end of the programme).

^

Confirm by pressing the middle of the
three buttons beside the display.

The "Replenish salt" message will go
out.

After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the "Replenish salt" message may still
appear in the display if the salt
concentration has not yet reached the
correct level.
If this is the case, press the middle
button again.

The replenish salt message will not
appear if the dishwasher has been
programmed for a water hardness level
of less than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d German
scale).

,

After filling the salt reservoir, run

the Quick wash programme immedi

­ately (without any crockery in the
dishwasher, and without selecting
the Turbo function) to remove any
traces of salt from the cabinet.

If you only ever use combination
products containing salt and rinse
aid in your dishwasher, you can
switch the reminders off if you wish
(see "Settings menu - Replenish salt
and rinse aid reminders").

If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is important to remember to
replenish the salt and rinse aid and
to switch the reminders back on.

Before using for the first time

19

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is necessary to ensure 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 storage
reservoir and the amount set is
dispensed automatically.

,

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with powder or liquid
detergent will always cause serious
damage to the reservoir.

Alternatively, it is possible to use

– Household vinegar with a max. 5%

acid content

or

– Liquid citric acid with up to 10% acid

content.

The resulting rinsing and drying quality
will not, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.

,

Do not use vinegar with a higher
acid content (e.g. vinegar essence
containing 25% acid). This would
damage the dishwasher.

If you only ever use combination
products containing rinse aid in your
dishwasher, you do not need to add
rinse aid.

Adding rinse aid

^ Press the button on the lid of the

rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.

Before using for the first time

20

^

Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
110 ml.

^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicks

into place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.

^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents over-foaming occurring
during the next programme.

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for best results (see Settings menu,
Rinse aid).

Replenish rinse aid message

When the ( Replenish rinse aid
message appears, the reservoir
contains sufficient rinse aid for2-3
programmes only.

^

Add rinse aid in plenty of time.

^

Confirm by pressing the middle
button underneath the display.

The "Replenish rinse aid" message will
go out.

If you only ever use combination
products containing salt and rinse
aid in your dishwasher, you can
switch the reminders off if you wish
(see "Settings menu - Replenish salt
and rinse aid reminders").

If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is important to remember to
replenish the salt and rinse aid and
to switch the reminders back on.

Before using for the first time

21

Note

Remove coarse food residues from
crockery.

There is no need to rinse items under
running water.

,

Do not wash items soiled with
ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease
or paint in the dishwasher.
These substances will damage the
dishwasher.

Crockery can be loaded anywhere in
the baskets, but the following notes
should be observed:

– Do not place crockery and cutlery

inside other pieces where they may
be concealed.

– Load the crockery so that water can

access all surfaces. This ensures
that they get properly cleaned.

– Make sure that all items are securely

positioned.

–

Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. must be inverted in the
basket.

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Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the centre of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.

–

Wide based items should be placed
at an angle so that water can run off
them freely.

–

The spray arms must not be blocked
by items which are too tall or hang
through the baskets.
If in doubt, test for free movement by
manually rotating the spray arms.

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Make sure that small items cannot
fall through the holders in the
baskets. Small items, e.g. lids,
should therefore be placed in the
cutlery tray or cutlery basket
(depending on model).

Some foodstuffs may contain natural
dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or
ketchup. Plastic items in the
dishwasher may discolour if large
quantities of these foodstuffs find
their way into the appliance on the
crockery. The stability of plastic
items is not affected by this
discolouration.

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Items not suitable for
dishwashers:

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Wooden cutlery and crockery or
items with wooden parts: these may
discolour and fade. The glue used in
these items is not dishwasher-proof
and wooden handles may come
loose after being washed in a
dishwasher.

–

Craft items, antiques, valuable vases
and decorative glassware are also
not suitable for dishwashers.

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Plastic items which are not heat
resistant: the high temperatures in
the dishwasher may cause them to
melt or lose shape.

– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium

items may discolour or become matt.

– Colours painted over a glaze may

fade after a number of washes.

– Clouding may occur on glasses after

frequent washing. Do not wash
delicate glassware, or glassware
containing lead crystal in a
dishwasher.

We recommend:

–

When purchasing new crockery and
cutlery, make sure they are
dishwasher-proof.

–

If delicate glassware is washed in the
dishwasher ensure that only very low
temperatures are used (see
programme chart), or a special
glass-care programme is used
(depending on model). This will
reduce the risk of clouding.

–

If in doubt, wash delicate glassware
by hand.

Please note

Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may still be damp or

spotted at the end of a programme,
where water has not run off smoothly. It
may need to be rubbed dry with a soft
cloth.

Silver which has been in contact with
foods containing sulphur can discolour.
These include egg yolk, onions,
mayonnaise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish
brine and marinades.

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Aluminium components (e.g.
grease filters) must not be cleaned
with caustic alkaline commercial or
industrial cleaning agents. These
may damage the material, or in
extreme cases, cause a severe
chemical reaction. See section
"Adding detergent" for information
on suitable detergents.

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