Poor cleaning results | Miele G 5505, G 5510, G 5500, G 5515

Frequently Asked Questions

Poor cleaning results

Problem	Possible fault	Solution
The dishes are not	The dishes were not	See "Loading the
clean.	loaded correctly.	dishwasher".
	The program was not	Select a more intensive
	powerful enough.	program (see "Program
		Guide").
	Stubborn but normal	Use the function "Adjust
	soiling (e.g. coffee, tea).	Sensor Wash" (depending on
		model, see "Settings").
	Not enough detergent was	Use more detergent, or
	dispensed.	change the detergent.
	The spray arms are	Turn the spray arms and
	blocked.	rearrange the dishes if
		necessary.
	The triple filter in the wash	Clean the filter and insert it
	cabinet is clogged or not	correctly. Clean the spray
	correctly inserted.	arm jets, if required (see
	The spray arm jets might	"Cleaning and care").
	be clogged as a result.
	The non-return valve is	Clean the drain pump and the
	stuck open and blocked.	non-return valve (see
	Wash water will run back	"Cleaning and care").
	into the wash cabinet.
Glasses and cutlery	The rinse aid dosage is	Reduce the dosage (see
show streaks. The	set too high.	"Settings - Rinse aid").
glasses take on a
bluish shimmer; the
deposits can be
wiped off.

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Miele G 5505, G 5510, G 5500, G 5515 manual Poor cleaning results

Contents

Operating Instructions Dishwasher 5500 G 5505 G 5510 G Contents Contents Correct usage Electrical Safety Installation Disposal of an appliance Use Guide to the dishwasher Control panel Energy saving washing Caring for the environment To open the door Child safety lock Before using for the first timeTo close the door Display Functions Settings menu Water hardness Language Filling the salt container Refill salt message Adding rinse aid Rinse aid Rinse aid indicator Loading the dishwasher Glassware Items not recommended for dishwashingSilver and aluminum Typical load for 10 place settings Typical load for 16 place settings Foldable spikes Upper basketHinged cup rack Universal support bar Jumbo cup rack Adjusting the height Adjusting the upper basket Lower basket To remove the insert Removable MultiComfort insertTo replace the insert Glass rack Foldable spikes Split cutlery tray Cutlery Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket Cutlery basket MieleCare Collection Optional accessories Detergent Use Adding detergent Selecting a program Turning onStarting a program Program Guide Program When to use Program sequence Standby Time display Preparing your appliance for an extended vacation At the end of a program Changing a program Interrupting a program Intensive lower basket Additional optionsTurbo Starting a program before the Delay start has elapsed Delay start Language Settings menu Water hardness Optimize standby Soak Refill indicatorsPre-rinse Extended drying Leaving the Settings menu Factory defaultContrast Filter check Technical faults Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible fault Solution One of the following Faults in the water intake/water drainFaults appears on General problems with the dishwasher Sounds Poor cleaning results Glasses Problem Possible fault Solution Dishes are not dryCutlery are Spotted Brown or blue Problem Possible fault Solution Glasses have aDiscoloration film Cannot be wiped off Glasses are dull Discolored film PC Update After sales serviceRepairs MieleCare Transport Page User Maintenance Instructions Exterior Cleaning and CareWash cabinet Door and the door seal Triple filter system Cleaning the triple filter Cleaning and Care Removing the spray arms Cleaning the spray arms Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve Installation Instructions Disposal of the packing material Help to protect the environmentDisposal of an old machine Grounding Instructions Electrical connection Grounding Instructions This Appliance Must be Grounded Hardwired electrical connection Connection to the water supply Plumbing Venting the drainage system Drainage