General Problems With The Dishwasher - Miele G 5170 Operating Instructions Manual

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General problems with the dishwasher

Problem
The display is dark
and only the " U "
indicator lights.
Detergent residue is
left in the dispenser at
the end of a program.
The detergent
dispenser lid cannot
be closed properly.
The door and the
interior walls are still
wet after a program
has finished.
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the
end of a program.
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Possible fault
The indicator lights go out
automatically to save
energy (Standby).
The dispenser was damp
when detergent was added.
Detergent residue is
blocking the catch.
This is not a fault!
It is the normal operating
mode of the drying system.
The triple filter in the wash
cabinet is clogged.
The drain pump or the
non-return valve may be
blocked.
The drain hose is kinked.
Solution
Press any button (except
V) to come out of Standby
mode.
Dry the dispenser before
adding detergent.
Remove the residue.
None!
The moisture will
evaporate after a short
time.
Before fixing the fault:
– Turn the dishwasher off
with the V button.
Clean the triple filter (see
"Cleaning and care").
Clean the drain pump and
the non-return valve (see
"Cleaning and care").
Remove any kinks from the
drain hose.