Miele G 5740 SC SL - Manuals

Warning and safety instructions 6 This dishwasher conforms to current safety requirements. Inappro-priate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material dam-age.Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating in-structions carefully before setting up the dishwasher and using itf...

Warning and safety instructions 7  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 possibledangers caused by incorrect operation.  Children must not be allowed to ...

Warning and safety instructions 8  Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup- ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised withthe mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) ispossible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply systemcom...

Warning and safety instructions 10  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 Mieledealer or Miele Service.  While the appliance is under warran...

Warning and safety instructions 11  In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers must only be installed under a continuous worktop that is secured toadjacent cabinetry.  A sink in the adjacent cabinet of the dishwasher must be carefully sealed. Regularly check for leaks to ...

Warning and safety instructions 12  Do not use any commercial or industrial detergents. These may cause material damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosivechemical reaction (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).  Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent....

Warning and safety instructions 13  Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position so that no water flows into the electrical controls, as this would cause faults.  If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely fasten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses and mains connecti...

Notes on the operating instructions 14 Notes on the layout Warnings  Information which is important for safety is highlighted in a thickframed box with a warning symbol.This alerts you to the potentialdanger of injury to people or damageto property.Read these warning notes carefullyand observe the ...

Scope 15 The appliance is supplied with: - Dishwasher- Operating instructions for operating the dishwasher - Installation sheet for installing the dishwasher - Other installation accessories for in- stalling the dishwasher (see installa-tion sheet) - Funnel for filling the dishwasher salt- Additiona...

Guide to the appliance 16 Appliance overview a Door locking pins b Top spray arm c Cutlery tray (depending on model) d Upper basket (depending on model) e Middle spray arm f Aeration valve g Bottom spray arm h Filter combination i Salt reservoir j Data plate k Rinse aid reservoir l Detergent compart...

Guide to the appliance 17 Control panel 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  = Further programmes/settings b DisplayFor further information, see “Guideto the appliance” in the “Displayfunctions” s...

Guide to the appliance 18 Display functions The display is used to select or set thefollowing: - The programme- The timer- The Settings  The display can show the following: - The programme stage- The estimated time left for the pro- gramme to run - The energy and water consumption (EcoFeedback) - A...

Caring for the environment 19 Disposing of the packaging ma-terial The packaging material is used for hand-ling and protects the appliance fromtransport damage. The packaging ma-terial used is selected from materialswhich are environmentally friendly fordisposal and can generally be recycled.Recycli...

Before using for the first time 20 Every dishwasher is tested at the fact-ory. There will be residual water in theappliance from this test. It is not an in-dication that the dishwasher has beenused previously. Opening the door In some programmes the door automat-ically opens slightly to assist the d...

Before using for the first time 21 Closing the door  Push the baskets right in.  Raise the door upwards until thecatch engages. At the end of the programme, if theAutoOpen function switched is on,the door locking pin must be fully re-tracted before the door is closed.Otherwise, the door locking pi...

Before using for the first time 22 Basic settings Switching on the dishwasher  Switch the dishwasher on with the   button. The welcome screen will appear whenthe dishwasher is switched on. For further information about the dis-play functionality, see “Guide to theappliance – Display functions”. Se...

Before using for the first time 23 Finally, prompts will appear in the dis-play.After confirming these prompts with OK , the messages    Refill salt and    Refill rinse aid may appear.  Add salt and rinse aid if necessary(see “Before using for the first time –Dishwasher salt” and “Rinse aid”).  ...

Before using for the first time 24 Dishwasher salt In order to achieve good cleaning res-ults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results inthe build-up of calcium deposits oncrockery and on the wash cabinet walls. Mains water with a water hardness levelhigher than 0.9 mmol/l...

Before using for the first time 25 Filling the salt reservoir Before filling the salt reservoir for thefirst time, you must fill it with approx.1 l of water to enable the salt to dis-solve.Once the dishwasher has been used,there is always sufficient water in thereservoir.  Remove the lower basket f...

Before using for the first time 26 Refilling the salt  When    Refill salt appears in the dis- play, wait until the end of the pro-gramme and then refill the salt reser-voir.  Confirm with OK . The salt refill indicator will go out.  Risk of corrosion due to saline solution.Saline solution that ...

Before using for the first time 27 Rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure thatwater does not cling and leave marks oncrockery during the drying phase, andhelps crockery dry faster after it hasbeen washed. Rinse aid is poured into the containerand the amount set is dispensed auto-matically.  Was...

Before using for the first time 28 Adding rinse aid  Press the yellow button   on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir. The lid will spring open.  Fill with rinse aid until the filling levelindicator (arrow) changes to a darkcolour while the door is horizontallyopen. The rinse aid reservoir holds a...

Settings 29 You can alter the dishwasher ’s controlsto suit changing requirements by ad-justing the settings.The settings can be altered at anytime. Opening the settings menu  Switch the dishwasher on with the   button if it is switched off.  Use the programme selection but-ton   to select the F...

Settings 30 Language   The display can be set to appear in oneof several different languages.You can change the language used inthe display and also the country via the Language   sub-menu. The flag after the word  Language  serves as a guide if a language that youdo not understand has been set.I...

Settings 31 Rinse aid You can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results. The rinse aid dosage can be set from 0to 6 ml. 3 ml is the factory default setting.The rinse aid dosage can turn out to behigher than the set value due to theautomatic adjustment of the pro-gramme.If spots appear on crockery ...

Settings 32 Display brightness You can set the display brightness toone of seven different levels. Refill reminders If you only ever use combination deter-gent products or automatic dispensingusing Miele PowerDisks (if available),you can switch off the refill remindersfor dishwasher salt and rinse a...

Settings 33 Extra clean You can choose this function to increasethe cleaning performance of the pro-grammes.If you activate this function, the pro-gramme durations and the main washtemperatures will increase. The waterand energy consumption may increase.If this function is switched on, it will beapp...

Settings 34 Software version You can call up the electronic softwareversion of your dishwasher for technicalsupport purposes. Showroom For demonstration purposes only. The dishwasher is equipped with ademo mode for showroom use. Factory default You can reset all dishwasher settings tothe factory def...

Caring for the environment 35 Economical dishwashing This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-nomical in its use of water and electri-city. You can make the most of your appli-ance by following these tips: - Washing in a dishwasher generally uses less water and energy thanwashing by hand. - There is no ...

Caring for the environment 36 EcoFeedback consumption in-dicator The Consumption function is used forcalling up information about the energyand water consumption of your dish-washer (see “Settings” chapter, “Con-sumption” section).The following information can be shownon the display: - An estimate o...

Loading the dishwasher 37 General information Remove coarse food residues fromcrockery.There is no need to pre-wash items un-der running water.  Damage can be caused by ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or paint.These substances will contaminatethe dishwasher and can then nolonger be removed.Do no...

Loading the dishwasher 38 Items not suitable for dishwashers: - Wooden cutlery and crockery or items with wooden parts: these may discol-our and fade. The glue used in theseitems is not dishwasher-proof andwooden handles may come looseafter being washed in a dishwasher. - Craft items, antiques, valu...

Loading the dishwasher 39 Upper basket See the “Loading the dishwasher ”chapter, “Loading examples” sectionfor examples of how to load crockeryand cutlery. Loading the upper basket  Damage due to leaking water. If you run the dishwasher without theupper basket, water can leak out ofthe dishwasher.O...

Loading the dishwasher 40 Adjusting the FlexCare cup rack You can set the height and depth of thecup rack at 2 different levels so that itcan accommodate larger cups and sothat taller crockery can be placed under-neath it.  Pull the cup rack upwards and click itinto the desired position (see arrow)...

Loading the dishwasher 41 Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the lower basket orupper basket, the upper basket can beadjusted on 3 levels with 2 cm betweeneach level.The upper basket can also be set at anangle so that water can run off freelyfrom r...

Loading the dishwasher 42 Lower basket See the “Loading the dishwasher ”chapter, “Loading examples” sectionfor examples of how to load crockeryand cutlery. Loading the lower basket  Place larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls etc., in the lower basket. Glasses, c...

Loading the dishwasher 43 Cutlery tray See “Loading the dishwasher – Load-ing examples” for examples of how toload crockery and cutlery.  Arrange the cutlery in the cutlery trayas shown. Loading the cutlery tray To make unloading easier, cutlery shouldbe grouped in zones, one for knives, onefor for...

Loading the dishwasher 44 Loading examples Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket

Detergent 46 Active ingredients  Risk of damage due to unsuitable detergents.Detergents that are not suitable fordomestic dishwashers can causedamage to the dishwasher or to theload items.Only use detergents formulated fordomestic dishwashers. Modern detergents contain various act-ive ingredients, ...

Detergent 47  Risk of chemical burns from de- tergent.Dishwasher detergents can causeburning on the skin and in the eyes,nose, mouth and throat.Avoid contact with detergents. Do not inhale powder detergents. Donot swallow dishwasher detergents.Seek medical attention immediatelyif detergent has been...

Detergent 48 Adding detergent  Press the yellow button  on the lid of the detergent compartment. The lid will spring open. The lid will also open at the end of aprogramme sequence.  Add the detergent to the detergentcompartment.  Push the lid shut until you hear it clickinto place. The detergent...

Operation 49 Switching on the dishwasher  Make sure the spray arms can rotatefreely.  Close the door.  Open the stopcock, if it is closed.  Press the   button. The programme selected will briefly ap-pear in the display and the indicatorlight for the programme selected willcome on. Next, the est...

Operation 50 Display programme duration The estimated duration of the selectedprogramme appears on the display be-fore the programme begins. During theprogramme, the time left until the endof the programme is displayed.Symbols appear to indicate which stagethe programme is at:  Pre-wash/Soak  Main...

Operation 51 End of the programme The programme has ended when thedisplay shows the message    Finished . In some programmes, if the “AutoOpen”function is activated, the door will auto-matically open slightly (see “Settings –AutoOpen”). This improves the dryingprocess.If the Consumption programmabl...

Operation 52 Switching off the dishwasher  The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the    button.  Confirm the query Switch off with OK . Switching the dishwasher off during aprogramme stops the programme.You can also do this to stop an ongoingtimer.  If you have pressed the   butto...

Operation 53 Interrupting a programme A programme will be interrupted assoon as the door is opened. If the door is closed again, the pro-gramme will continue from the point itwas at before the door was opened.  Risk of scalding due to hot water. During operation, water in the dish-washer may be ver...

Options 54 Timer   You can set the start time of a pro-gramme. The programme start time canbe delayed for between 30 minutes and24 hours. With start time delays between30 minutes and 3 hours, the delay canbe set in 30 minute stages. It is set inhours for periods longer than this. With manual deterg...

Options 55 After you have activated the timer, allthe displays will switch off after a fewminutes to save energy.Press the   button to switch the dis- play back on again for a few minutes. The time up until the programme startswill show counting down in the displayin hours for durations above 10 ho...

Guide for selecting a programme 56 Pots, pans, everyday crockery and cutlery Standard dried-on normal food deposits Stubborn dried-on, burnt-on food deposits containing starch or protein 1 Water and energy saving programme Maximum cleaning performance Crockery Food deposits Programme features Temper...

Programme overview 58 Programme Programme sequence Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying / AutoOpen °C °C ECO 1 - 44  46  /  Auto 45–65 °C Variable programme sequence, sensor-controlled adjustment according to load size and level of soiling As required 45–65 As required 55–70  /  ...

Programme overview 59 Consumption 2 Electrical energy Water Time Cold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water 15 °C 60 °C 15 °C 60 °C kWh kWh h:min h:min 0.55 0.29 7.9 3:30 3:24 0.65–1.05 3.4 0.50–0.65 3.4 6.0–13.5 3.4 2:12–3:20 2:08–3:08 1.10 0.65 12.0 2:59 2:40 0.90 0.60 10.0 0:58 0:49 0.75 0....

Programme overview 60   Further programmes PowerWash 60 °C Programme for cleaning a mixed loadwith normal household food residues. ExtraQuiet 55 °C Very quiet programme with longer dura-tion. This programme is suitable for amixed load with normal household foodresidues that have dried on slightly. ...

Programme options 61 Selecting programme options You can use programme options to ad-just the programmes.To do this, you can select or deselectthe programme options before runningthe programme.  Switch the dishwasher on with the   button. The Start indicator light will flash.  Select a different ...

Cleaning and care 62 Check the condition of your dish-washer regularly (approx. every 4–6months). In this way, faults and prob-lems can be avoided.  Damage due to unsuitable clean- ing agents.All surfaces are susceptible toscratching. Contact with unsuitablecleaning agents can alter or discolourthe...

Cleaning and care 63 Cleaning the door and the doorseal The door seal and the sides of the dish-washer door cannot be reached andcleaned by the spray arm jets. As a res-ult, mould can develop here.  Wipe the door seals regularly with adamp cloth to remove food deposits.  Wipe off any food or drink...

Cleaning and care 64 Cleaning the spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in thespray arm nozzles and bearings. Thespray arms should therefore be inspec-ted regularly (approx. every 2–4 months). Never run a wash programmewithout using the spray arms.  Damage due to soiling entering the circulati...

Cleaning and care 65 Removing the top spray arm 2 1  Push the upper spray arm upwards   to engage the inner ratchet. Then un-screw the spray arm by rotating thescrew thread anti-clockwise   (view from below). Removing the middle spray arm 2 1  Rotate the screw thread of the middlespray arm clock...

Cleaning and care 67 Inserting the lower spray arm  Refit the lower spray arm and ensurethat the filter combination lies flat inthe base of the wash cabinet.  Rotate the screw thread of the lowerspray arm clockwise (view fromabove) until the arrow in the viewingwindow points to the lock symbol   ...

Cleaning and care 68 Checking the filters in the washcabinet The filter combination in the base of thewash cabinet retains coarse soiling fromthe suds solution. This prevents soilinggetting into the circulation system andre-entering the wash cabinet throughthe spray arms.  Damage due to soiling ent...

Cleaning and care 70 Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the screwthread to protect the water inlet valve. Ifthe filter is soiled, insufficient waterflows into the wash cabinet.  Risk of electric shock from mains voltage.The plastic housing of the water con-nection contains ...

Cleaning and care 71 Cleaning the drain pump If water remains in the wash cabinetafter the end of a programme, the waterhas not been pumped away. The drainpump may be blocked by foreign ob-jects. These are easy to remove.  Disconnect the dishwasher from themains. To do this, turn off the dishwasher...

Cleaning and care 72 The drain pump (see arrow) is under-neath the cover.  Risk of injury from glass splinters. It is especially difficult to see glasssplinters in the drain pump.Take care when cleaning the drainpump.  Carefully remove all foreign objectsfrom the drain pump. Check the drainpump im...

Problem solving guide 73 Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easilyremedied. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to callthe Miele Customer Service Department.Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser-...

Problem solving guide 74 Fault messages Problem Cause and remedy One of the followingfaults appears in the dis-play: Before rectifying the problem:  Switch the dishwasher off.    Fault F There may be a technical fault.  Switch the dishwasher back on after a few seconds.  Restart the desired prog...

Problem solving guide 75 Problem Cause and remedy    Fault F33 The door does not open automatically. There may be a technical fault.  Open the door manually (see “Before using for thefirst time” chapter, “Opening the door ” section) andswitch the dishwasher off and then back on again.  If the sam...

Problem solving guide 76 Water drainage fault Problem Cause and remedy The message    Drain appears in the display. Before rectifying the problem:  Switch the dishwasher off. Water drainage fault.There might be water in the wash cabinet.  Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning andcare” chapt...

Problem solving guide 77 Problem Cause and remedy Water remains in thewash cabinet at the endof a programme. Before rectifying the problem:  Switch the dishwasher off. The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.  Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning andcare” chapter, “Cleaning th...

Problem solving guide 78 Unsatisfactory washing result Problem Cause and remedy The crockery is notclean. The crockery was not loaded correctly.  See notes in the “Loading the dishwasher ” for ex-amples on how to load crockery and cutlery. The programme was not powerful enough.  Select a more powe...

Problem solving guide 79 Problem Cause and remedy The crockery is not dryor cutlery and glassesare flecked. The rinse aid dosage is too low or the rinse aid con-tainer is empty.  Replenish the rinse aid container, increase thedosage or change the brand of rinse aid (see “Beforeusing for the first t...

Service 81 Information to help you rectify faultsyourself and about Miele spare partscan be found at www.miele.com/ser-vice. Contact in the event of a fault In the event of any faults which you can-not remedy yourself, please contactyour Miele dealer or the Miele Cus-tomer Service Department. You ca...

Service 82 Warranty For information on the appliance war-ranty specific to your country pleasecontact Miele. See back cover for ad-dress.In the UK, your appliance warranty isvalid for 2 years from the date of pur-chase. However, you must activate yourcover by calling 0330 160 6640 or re-gistering on...

Optional accessories 83 Dishwasher detergent, rinse aid andcleaning and care products are availablefor this dishwasher, as are optional ac-cessories. All the products have been designed forMiele appliances.These and many other products can beordered from the Miele webshop, theMiele Customer Service ...

Optional accessories 84 Appliance care Miele cleaning and care productsprovide optimum care for your Mieledishwasher. Dishwasher cleaner - For use with the Maintenance  pro- gramme without detergent dispensing - Cleans the dishwasher effectively and thoroughly - Removes grease, bacteria, and associ-...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 85 The Miele Waterproof system Provided that your dishwasher has beeninstalled correctly, the Miele Waterproofsystem will protect you from waterdamage throughout its lifetime. Water inlet  Health risk due to wash water. Water in the dishwasher is not drink-ing water.Do n...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 86  Risk of damage from leaking wa- ter.The connection point is subject tomains water pressure. Water leakingfrom it can cause damage.You should therefore open the stop-cock slowly and check for leaks. Cor-rect the position of the seal andscrew thread if appropriate. Che...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 87 Water drainage The dishwasher ’s drainage system is fit-ted with a non-return valve, which pre-vents dirty water from flowing back intothe appliance via the drain hose.The dishwasher is supplied with ap-prox. 1.5 m of flexible drain hose with aninternal diameter of 22 ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 88 Venting the water drain If the on-site drainage connection issituated lower than the guide path forthe lower basket rollers in the opendoor, the drainage system must be ven-ted. Otherwise, a siphoning effect cancause the wash cabinet to empty itselfof water during a pr...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 89 Electrical connection The dishwasher is “connector-ready” asstandard for connection to an earthedsocket.The socket must be easily accessibleafter the dishwasher has been installed.If that is not possible, ensure that a suit-able means of disconnection is providedon the...

Technical data 90 Technical data Height of freestanding appliance 84.5 cm (adjustable by +3.5 cm) Height of built-in appliance 80.5 cm (adjustable by +6.5 cm) Height of building-in niche Min. 80.5 cm (+6.5 cm) Width 44.8 cm Width of building-in niche 45 cm Depth of freestanding appliance 60 cm Depth...

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