Miele G 5450 SCVi Active Plus - User Manual

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 These operating instructions apply toseveral different dishwasher models ofdifferent heights. The different dishwasher models will benamed as follows: normal = dishwasher measuring80.5 cm high (built-in appliance) or84.5 cm high (freestanding appliance) XXL = d...

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 field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 75 C ° 75 C ° 65 C ° 65 C ° 45 C ° 45 C ° Auto ECO a    ON/OFF button For switching the dishwasher on andoff. b Programme selection ECO = ECO   Auto = Auto 45–65 °C   45 °C = Gentle 45 °C   65 °C = QuickPowerWash 65 °C   75 °C = Intensive 75...

Caring for the environment 18 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 19 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 auto-matically opens slightly to assist thed...

Before using for the first time 20 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 21 Water softener 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 inner surfaces ofthe appliance. Mains water with a water hardness levelhigher than...

Before using for the first time 22 Displaying and setting the water hard-ness  Open the door.  Switch the dishwasher off with the   button, if it is switched on.  Press the   button in and, whilst holding it in , switch the dishwasher on using the   button. Keep the   button pressed in for at...

Before using for the first time 23 Dishwasher salt In order to maintain the functions ofthe water softener, it must be reactiv-ated regularly. Reactivation occursautomatically every ninth programmesequence. At the start of the next pro-gramme, an additional 4.4 l of water isrequired for this process...

Before using for the first time 24 Filling the salt reservoir Before filling the salt reservoir for thefirst time, you must fill it with approx.2 l of water to enable the salt to dis-solve.Once the dishwasher has been usedonce, there is always sufficient waterin the salt reservoir.  Remove the lowe...

Before using for the first time 25 Refilling the salt  When the Salt    indicator lights up, wait until the end of the programmeand then refill the salt reservoir.  Risk of corrosion due to saline solution.Saline solution that runs out cancause corrosion in the wash cabinetand to the load items.E...

Before using for the first time 26 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 27 Adding rinse aid  Press the yellow button   on the lid of the rinse aid container. 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 container holds a...

Before using for the first time 28 Setting the rinse aid dosage 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 t...

Caring for the environment 29 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 ...

Loading the dishwasher 30 General information Remove coarse food residues fromcrockery.There is no need to pre-rinse 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 n...

Loading the dishwasher 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 Cutlery tray/cutlery basket (depending on model) See the “Loading the dishwasher ”chapter, “Loading examples” sectionfor examples of how to load crockeryand cutlery.  Load the cutlery into the 3D MultiFlextray or into the cutlery basket (de-pending on the model). Loading t...

Loading the dishwasher 37 Loading the cutlery basket (if present) The cutlery basket can be placed any-where on the front rows of spikes in theleft or right corner of the lower basket.  To avoid the risk of injury, knives andforks should be placed with thehandles upwards in the cutlery bas-ket.  P...

Loading the dishwasher 38 Loading examples Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket

Loading the dishwasher 39 Cutlery tray Heavily soiled crockery

Loading the dishwasher 40 Dishwashers with cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket

Loading the dishwasher 41 Cutlery basket Heavily soiled crockery

Detergent 42 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 43  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 44 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 45 Switching on the dishwasher  Open the stopcock, if it is closed.  Open the door.  Make sure the spray arms can rotatefreely.  Press the   button. The indicator light for the programmeselected will come on. Selecting a programme Choose your programme according tothe type of crockery...

Operation 46 Display of programme runningtime The duration of the programme selectedappears in hours and minutes in the dis-play before the programme begins. Ifthe door is opened during the pro-gramme sequence, the time left untilthe end of the programme is displayed.The displayed duration may vary ...

Operation 47 End of programme The buzzers might sound at the end ofthe programme.The programme has ended when : shows in the display.In some programmes, if the AutoOpenfunction is activated, the door will auto-matically open slightly (see “Programmeoptions – AutoOpen”). This improvesthe drying pr...

Operation 48 Switching off the dishwasher  Open the door.  The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the   button. Switching the dishwasher off during aprogramme stops the programme.You can also do this to stop an ongoingtimer.  Risk of damage from leaking wa- ter.Water leakage can cau...

Operation 49 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 50 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 51 After you have activated the timer, allthe displays will switch off after a fewminutes to save energy.Press the   button to switch the time display back on again for a fewminutes.  Open the door if you need to checkhow long the timer has left to run. The time up until the programme star...

Guide for selecting a programme 52 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 54 Programme Programme sequence Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying / AutoOpen °C °C ECO 1 - 51  42  /  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 55 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 0.64/0.63 3 0.40/0.39 3 8.4 3:19 3 3:05 0.75–1.05 4,5 0.55–0.75 4,5 6.0–13.0 4,5 2:02–3:07 1:54–2:51 0.85 0.45 13.0 2:38 2:23 1.10 0.75 10.5 0...

Programme options 56 Express   The    Express programme option re- duces the programme running time.In order to achieve optimum cleaningresults, the temperature, and thereforethe energy consumption, will increasewith this option.The time by which the programme run-ning time is shortened varies acc...

Programme options 57 Buzzers A buzzer sequence will sound at the endof the programme or if there is a fault.The buzzers at the end of a programmeand the alarm tone in the event of a faultwill sound 4 times at intervals with ashort pause between each set.The buzzers are switched off as stand-ard.You ...

Programme options 58 AutoOpen In some programmes, the door auto-matically opens slightly to assist thedrying process.This programme option can be deactiv-ated if you wish.  Open the door.  Switch the dishwasher off with the   button, if it is switched on.  Press the   button in and, whilst hold...

Programme options 60 Extra clean You can choose this programme optionto increase the cleaning performance ofthe programmes.If you activate this programme option,the programme running times and themain wash temperatures will increase.The water and energy consumption mayincrease.  Open the door.  Sw...

Programme options 61 Extra dry You can select this programme option inorder to increase the programme dryingperformance.If you activate this programme option,the programme running times and finalrinse temperatures will increase. Theenergy consumption may increase.  Open the door.  Switch the dishw...

Programme options 62 2nd interim rinse You can choose this programme opera-tion to increase the cleaning perform-ance of the programmes with a secondinterim rinse.If you activate this programme option,the programme running times and thewater consumption will increase.  Open the door.  Switch the d...

Programme options 63 Operating hours display You can display how many hours thedishwasher has been in operation so far.  Open the door.  Switch the dishwasher off with the   button, if it is switched on.  Press the   button in and, whilst holding it in , switch the dishwasher on using the    b...

Cleaning and care 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 69 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 70 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 Fault messages Problem Cause and remedy The alarm tone is sound-ing. Fault number  ap- pears in the time display. There may be a technical fault.  Switch the dishwasher off with the   button.  Switch the dishwasher back on after a few seconds.  Select the programme yo...

Problem solving guide 77 Door release Problem Cause and remedy The alarm tone is sound-ing. Fault number 33 ap- pears in the time display. The door does not open automatically. There may be a technical fault.  Switch the dishwasher off.  Open the door manually (see “Before using for thefirst time...

Problem solving guide 78 Problem Cause and remedy The dishwasher stopsduring a programme. The alarm tone is sound-ing. The  /  indicator light is flashing. The fault number  or  appears in the dis- play. Before rectifying the problem:  Switch the dishwasher off with the   button. The water...

Problem solving guide 79 Problem Cause and remedy Detergent residue is leftin the detergent com-partment at the end of aprogramme. The detergent compartment was still damp when de-tergent was added.  Only add the detergent when the detergent com-partment is dry. The detergent compart-ment lid canno...

Problem solving guide 80 Problem Cause and remedy Rattling noise in thewash cabinet Wash items are insecure in the wash cabinet.  Carefully open the door and rearrange the washitems so that they sit securely. There is a foreign object (e.g. glass shard) in the drainpump.  Remove the foreign object...

Problem solving guide 81 Unsatisfactory washing result Problem Cause and remedy The wash items are notclean. The wash items were not loaded correctly.  See notes in the “Loading the dishwasher ” chapter. The programme was not powerful enough.  Select a more powerful programme (see “Pro-gramme over...

Problem solving guide 82 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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* 88 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* 89  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. Reg...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 90 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* 91 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 92 Technical data Dishwasher model Normal XXL Height 80.5 cm(adjustable by+6.5 cm) 84.5 cm(adjustable by+6.5 cm) Height of building-in niche Min. 80.5 cm(+6.5 cm) Min. 84.5 cm(+6.5 cm) Width 59.8 cm 59.8 cm Width of building-in niche 60 cm 60 cm Depth 55 cm 55 cm Weight Max. 47 kg Max...

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