Miele Dishwasher Error & Fault Codes

Miele Dishwasher Error & Fault Codes (Letters and Numbers showing on the display):

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = Fault code F11 (Drainage) = Water not draining away.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = Filter combination in the cabinet is blocked.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Clean filter combination (refer to manual or online video).

2 – A piece of glass could be blocking the drain pump. Remove the object.

3 – Drain hose kinked or clogged. Straighten hose.

4 – There may be deposit buildups in the drain hose or the drainage system. Check the drain hose and drainage for blockages and clean.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = The display shows fault code F12 or F13 (Water intake).

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = Stopcock is closed.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Turn on the water supply at the stopcock.

2 – Water inlet filter is clogged. Clean water inlet filter.

3 – Inlet hose is kinked. Be sure there are are no sharp kinks or loops in the inlet hose.

4 – Supply flow pressure is lower than 30 kPa (0.3 bar). Contact a plumber.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = The display shows the fault code F52.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = Sensor has detected excess foam suds in cabinet. The program is interrupted.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Turn the selector switch to Stop/Finish. Light touch buttons press Start/Stop button for 1 second to stop LED flashing.

2 – Turn the dishwasher off and then back on again.

3 – If using detergent tablets that also contain rinse aid the Combi Tablet Program should be set. Don’t use detergent tablets with Quick wash 40°C program.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = Middle spray arm blocked or Lower spray arm blocked.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = The middle or bottom spray arm is obstructed by dishes.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Rearrange items to stop obstruction.

2 – The middle or lower spray arm water jets are blocked.

3 – Switch the dishwasher off. Remove the spray arms. Rinse under running water. Replace spray arms and check they rotate.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = Water intake temperature too low appears in display in without heating program.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = The water intake is below the required temperature of 45°C.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Restart the program. Use another program if the error message reappears. Check water temp.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = Water intake Open stopcock appears in display.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = Stopcock is closed.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Turn on the water supply at the stopcock.

2 – Water inlet filter is blocked. Clean the water inlet filter.

3 – Inlet hose is kinked. Be sure there are are no kinks or loops in the inlet hose.

4 – Supply flow pressure is lower than 30 kPa.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = Countdown time not shown in display.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = Depends on dishwasher model (See below).

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:
Some models have a 2-digit display which will only show delay start times. They do not show countdown times.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = Message Fault F14 or Fault F69 appears in the display.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = The circulation pump is blocked. The circulation pump may stick or jam.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Remove filter combination. Pour 1 litre of warm water with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the dishwasher interior and soak for 5 minutes. Start the program. Repeat this step 3 times.

2 – Turn the dishwasher off. Switch the dishwasher on. Select the desired program using the program selector button. Press the Start/Stop button.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = The dishwasher display is blank.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = Machine stand-by function active. Display goes blank when it is switched on and no buttons have been pressed within the last 5 minutes.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Press any button to bring up the display.

2 – To display the countdown time permanently, deactivate the Stand-by in operation function.

3 – On some dishwashers the display is only for the delay start function and they do not show wash time remaining.
(Models for this are G11xx, G21xx, G41xx and G51xx model dishwashers.)

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = The display is blank, button sounds may be heard (G6900 and G6905 models).

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = There is a problem or fault in the software.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:
1 – To operate the appliance disconnect the power supply for one minute. Then switch the appliance on again and deactivate either the time display or the Brilliant Light.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = The display is in a different language.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = Incorrect language setting.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – The language can be modified as a programmable function or from the settings menu. The flag symbol serves as a guide.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = The display shows Close salt container cap.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = The salt container cap is not closed tightly.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Put the salt container lid on tight.

2 – If the salt container lid has become loose during a program cycle refasten then turn the dishwasher off and back on again. Start the wash program again.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = The display shows the fault code F70 (WaterProof system).

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = The Waterproof system has been activated.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Turn off the stopcock and contact Miele service.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = The display shows the fault code F78.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = A fault has occurred in the circulation pump.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Turn the dishwasher off for 30 seconds.

2 – Turn the dishwasher back on.

3 – Select the wash program you want.

4 – Press the ‘Start’ button.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = Three horizontal bars – – – show in the time display at the end of the program.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = There may be a technical issue.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Press ‘Start/Stop’ for 1 second until the Start/Stop LED flashes. All control lamps next to program buttons light up.

2 – Switch the dishwasher off using the ‘On/Off’ button.

3 – After a few seconds, switch the dishwasher on using the “On/Off” button.

4 – Start the program again.
5 – Press the “Start/Stop” button to start the program.

NOTE: Despite the problem the dishwasher can still be used in all programs. But the water will not heat.

Miele Dishwasher Error Code = Error message F32 appears in display and door is not closed.

Cause Of Error/Fault Code = Appliance has automatic door closing. The fault may occur if the door is closed too fast.

How To Fix & Clear Error Code:

1 – Disconnect the machine from the mains supply for one minute.