Possible problems with your Miele dishwasher and how to repair them
A Miele dish washer can exhibit various problems that prevent it from functioning as it should.
With the list of problems and error codes that the device may indicate below, you can try to determine why your device is not functioning properly..
We believe it is important that appliances function for longer.
- If you might be able to solve the problem yourself, we will provide tips.
- Aarzel niet om ook eens in onze algemene tips te gaan kijken (in het menu bij Eerste Hulp).
- If the problem is too complex or dangerous to solve yourself, we will advise having a repair carried out by a technician. However, even then, this list can help you provide us with the correct information, allowing the technician to prepare adequately and possibly bring all the necessary spare parts with them..
Common problems with a Miele dishwasher are:
Miele dishwasher F1
Short circuit in the water/heating temperature sensor.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself.
Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F2
Power failure in the water/heating temperature sensor.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F11
The cover of the drain pump is incorrectly placed in the dishwasher or the non-return valve is blocked. Remove the lower spray arm, remove the non-return valve (with clip), remove possible objects and replace everything. Be careful with sharp glass and make sure to turn off the appliance beforehand.
Miele dishwasher F12 (water supply)
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply hose) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F13 (water supply)
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply hose) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F14
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the sieve from the rinse area, pour 1 liter of warm water (max. 75°C) (note: risk of burns!) with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the machine and let it sit for 5 minutes, then restart the program, repeat this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and restart it, start a new program.
Book a technician at We.repair if it is still not resolved.
Miele dishwasher F15 (water supply)
The tap is not turned on. The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply hose) is contaminated. The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F18
Water inlet valve defective
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F19
Flow sensor (flowmeter) defective.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F24
Contact failure heating relay.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F25
Set temperature error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F26
Boil protection.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F33
Door lock does not open.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F36
Door lock switch defective.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F38
Electronic malfunction. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair. Miele dishwasher F40 Electronic malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F42
Network frequency recognition missing.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F47
Electronic malfunction. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair. Miele dishwasher F51 Pump pressure level switch error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F52
Overdose of detergent/rinse aid: press the STOP or START/STOP button for 5 seconds and then turn your appliance off and on again. When using cleaning tablets with rinse aid, select the "Combi-tab" function (if available).
Miele dishwasher F53
Speed sensor error. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F63
Water exchanger error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair. Miele dishwasher F67 Circulation pump error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F68
Circulation pump error. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F69
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the sieve from the rinse area, pour 1 liter of warm water (max. 75°C) (note: risk of burns!) with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the machine and let it sit for 5 minutes, then restart the program, repeat this step 2 to 3 times. There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and restart it, start a new program. Book a technician at We.repair if it is still not resolved.
Miele dishwasher F70 (Waterproof system)
The water protection system is activated. The current program is interrupted and the drain pump is activated.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F78
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the sieve from the rinse area, pour 1 liter of warm water (max. 75°C) (note: risk of burns!) with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the machine and let it sit for 5 minutes, then restart the program, repeat this step 2 to 3 times. There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and restart it, start a new program.
Book a technician at We.repair if it is still not resolved.
Miele dishwasher F79
Circulation pump error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair
Miele dishwasher F84
Water supply error. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F85
There is a technical malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F86
The lid of the salt reservoir in the door is not closed: close the lid of the salt reservoir, book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F87
There is a technical malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F88
Turbidity sensor malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F91
Load detection not active.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F170
Insufficient rinse aid: refill rinse aid in time, confirm with the OK button. Book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F171
Refill salt: refill salt after the end of a program, confirm with the OK button. Book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F172
There is a technical malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F173
The faucet is not turned on. The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the inlet hose) is contaminated. The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F177
Clean the sieve. If you ignore this message, it will appear before and after each program cycle until you confirm the message with the OK button: clean the sieves as described in the user manual and confirm with the OK button.
Book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F179
Electronic malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F594
Electronic malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F595
Electronic malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself.Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F600 (AutoDos: exhaust dosing process)
The AutoDos system is blocked.
Turn off the dishwasher, remove the lower rack, and remove the lower spray arm by turning it counterclockwise.
Push any contaminants in the nozzles of the spray arm into the spray arm using a sharp object. Rinse the spray arm thoroughly under running water.
Reattach the lower spray arm by turning it clockwise until the arrow in the viewing window points to the lock symbol.
Check that the spray arm can rotate freely.
Clean the AutoDos system where the PowerDisks are placed, as described in the manual.
Book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F601 AutoDos Error
Check that the PowerDisk holder and the PowerDisk are properly positioned. The arrows on the PowerDisk holder and the viewing window must align.
Clean the Miele AutoDos system, activate the AutoDos function, and restart the program.
If the error message appears again, a technical malfunction may be present, and booking a repair at We.repair is recommended.
You can continue using the dishwasher by disabling the automatic detergent dosing function in the “Extra Functions” menu of a program and manually dosing detergent via the detergent compartment.
Miele dishwasher F607
The lower spray arm is blocked or the nozzles of the lower spray arm are clogged.
Turn the dishwasher off and on, remove the lower rack, and remove the lower spray arm by turning it counterclockwise.
Push any contaminants in the nozzles into the spray arm using a sharp object.
Rinse the spray arm thoroughly under running water.
Reattach the lower spray arm by turning it clockwise until the arrow in the viewing window points to the lock symbol.
Check that the spray arm can rotate freely.
Confirm the notifications with OK and restart the program.
Miele dishwasher Control light Spray arm flashes
The middle spray arm is blocked by dishes.
The nozzles of the middle spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher Control light Water supply/water drainage flashes and lights up
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply hose) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher Control light Rinse aid or Salt lights up
After salt is added, the Salt control light remains on for some time because it takes a while for the salt to dissolve.
Miele dishwasher Control light Water drainage flashes
The sieve combination in the rinse area is dirty.
A foreign object (such as a cherry pit or a small piece of broken glass) can block the drain pump and the non-return valve (can be removed via a clip).
Miele dishwasher The time indication flashes while the door is closed
The door locking rail is not fully inserted.
The door is not properly closed because it did not fully open after automatic opening.
Miele dishwasher The program progress displays Rinse, Dry, and End flash
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the sieve from the rinse area, pour 1 liter of warm water (max. 75°C) (note: risk of burns!) with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the machine and let it sit for 5 minutes, then restart the program, repeat this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and restart it, start a new program.
Book a technician at We.repair if it is still not resolved.
Miele dishwasher Close salt reservoir lid/salt reservoir lid
Close the lid and turn the appliance off and on again.
Miele dishwasher Spray arm (top)
The upper spray arm is blocked by dishes.
The nozzles of the upper spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher Spray arm (middle)
The middle spray arm is blocked by dishes.
The nozzles of the middle spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher Spray arm (bottom)
The lower spray arm is blocked by dishes.
The nozzles of the lower spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher water supply/Turn on the tap
The faucet is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the inlet hose) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher Water drainage
The drain pump cover is incorrectly placed in the dishwasher or the non-return valve is blocked.
Remove the lower spray arm, remove the non-return valve (with clip), remove any foreign objects, test if the impeller spins, and reassemble everything.
Be careful with sharp glass and make sure to turn off the appliance beforehand.
Short circuit in the water/heating temperature sensor.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself.
Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F2
Power failure in the water/heating temperature sensor.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F11
The cover of the drain pump is incorrectly placed in the dishwasher or the non-return valve is blocked. Remove the lower spray arm, remove the non-return valve (with clip), remove possible objects and replace everything. Be careful with sharp glass and make sure to turn off the appliance beforehand.
Miele dishwasher F12 (water supply)
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply hose) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F13 (water supply)
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply hose) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F14
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the sieve from the rinse area, pour 1 liter of warm water (max. 75°C) (note: risk of burns!) with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the machine and let it sit for 5 minutes, then restart the program, repeat this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and restart it, start a new program.
Book a technician at We.repair if it is still not resolved.
Miele dishwasher F15 (water supply)
The tap is not turned on. The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply hose) is contaminated. The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F18
Water inlet valve defective
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F19
Flow sensor (flowmeter) defective.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F24
Contact failure heating relay.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F25
Set temperature error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F26
Boil protection.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F33
Door lock does not open.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F36
Door lock switch defective.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F38
Electronic malfunction. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair. Miele dishwasher F40 Electronic malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F42
Network frequency recognition missing.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F47
Electronic malfunction. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair. Miele dishwasher F51 Pump pressure level switch error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F52
Overdose of detergent/rinse aid: press the STOP or START/STOP button for 5 seconds and then turn your appliance off and on again. When using cleaning tablets with rinse aid, select the "Combi-tab" function (if available).
Miele dishwasher F53
Speed sensor error. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F63
Water exchanger error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair. Miele dishwasher F67 Circulation pump error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F68
Circulation pump error. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F69
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the sieve from the rinse area, pour 1 liter of warm water (max. 75°C) (note: risk of burns!) with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the machine and let it sit for 5 minutes, then restart the program, repeat this step 2 to 3 times. There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and restart it, start a new program. Book a technician at We.repair if it is still not resolved.
Miele dishwasher F70 (Waterproof system)
The water protection system is activated. The current program is interrupted and the drain pump is activated.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F78
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the sieve from the rinse area, pour 1 liter of warm water (max. 75°C) (note: risk of burns!) with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the machine and let it sit for 5 minutes, then restart the program, repeat this step 2 to 3 times. There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and restart it, start a new program.
Book a technician at We.repair if it is still not resolved.
Miele dishwasher F79
Circulation pump error.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair
Miele dishwasher F84
Water supply error. This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F85
There is a technical malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F86
The lid of the salt reservoir in the door is not closed: close the lid of the salt reservoir, book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F87
There is a technical malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F88
Turbidity sensor malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F91
Load detection not active.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F170
Insufficient rinse aid: refill rinse aid in time, confirm with the OK button. Book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F171
Refill salt: refill salt after the end of a program, confirm with the OK button. Book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F172
There is a technical malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F173
The faucet is not turned on. The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the inlet hose) is contaminated. The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F177
Clean the sieve. If you ignore this message, it will appear before and after each program cycle until you confirm the message with the OK button: clean the sieves as described in the user manual and confirm with the OK button.
Book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F179
Electronic malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F594
Electronic malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself. Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F595
Electronic malfunction.
This can probably not be fixed easily and safely yourself.Best to book a repair by a professional technician from We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F600 (AutoDos: exhaust dosing process)
The AutoDos system is blocked.
Turn off the dishwasher, remove the lower rack, and remove the lower spray arm by turning it counterclockwise.
Push any contaminants in the nozzles of the spray arm into the spray arm using a sharp object. Rinse the spray arm thoroughly under running water.
Reattach the lower spray arm by turning it clockwise until the arrow in the viewing window points to the lock symbol.
Check that the spray arm can rotate freely.
Clean the AutoDos system where the PowerDisks are placed, as described in the manual.
Book a repair at We.repair if the issue persists.
Miele dishwasher F601 AutoDos Error
Check that the PowerDisk holder and the PowerDisk are properly positioned. The arrows on the PowerDisk holder and the viewing window must align.
Clean the Miele AutoDos system, activate the AutoDos function, and restart the program.
If the error message appears again, a technical malfunction may be present, and booking a repair at We.repair is recommended.
You can continue using the dishwasher by disabling the automatic detergent dosing function in the “Extra Functions” menu of a program and manually dosing detergent via the detergent compartment.
Miele dishwasher F607
The lower spray arm is blocked or the nozzles of the lower spray arm are clogged.
Turn the dishwasher off and on, remove the lower rack, and remove the lower spray arm by turning it counterclockwise.
Push any contaminants in the nozzles into the spray arm using a sharp object.
Rinse the spray arm thoroughly under running water.
Reattach the lower spray arm by turning it clockwise until the arrow in the viewing window points to the lock symbol.
Check that the spray arm can rotate freely.
Confirm the notifications with OK and restart the program.
Miele dishwasher Control light Spray arm flashes
The middle spray arm is blocked by dishes.
The nozzles of the middle spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher Control light Water supply/water drainage flashes and lights up
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply hose) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher Control light Rinse aid or Salt lights up
After salt is added, the Salt control light remains on for some time because it takes a while for the salt to dissolve.
Miele dishwasher Control light Water drainage flashes
The sieve combination in the rinse area is dirty.
A foreign object (such as a cherry pit or a small piece of broken glass) can block the drain pump and the non-return valve (can be removed via a clip).
Miele dishwasher The time indication flashes while the door is closed
The door locking rail is not fully inserted.
The door is not properly closed because it did not fully open after automatic opening.
Miele dishwasher The program progress displays Rinse, Dry, and End flash
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the sieve from the rinse area, pour 1 liter of warm water (max. 75°C) (note: risk of burns!) with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid into the machine and let it sit for 5 minutes, then restart the program, repeat this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and restart it, start a new program.
Book a technician at We.repair if it is still not resolved.
Miele dishwasher Close salt reservoir lid/salt reservoir lid
Close the lid and turn the appliance off and on again.
Miele dishwasher Spray arm (top)
The upper spray arm is blocked by dishes.
The nozzles of the upper spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher Spray arm (middle)
The middle spray arm is blocked by dishes.
The nozzles of the middle spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher Spray arm (bottom)
The lower spray arm is blocked by dishes.
The nozzles of the lower spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher water supply/Turn on the tap
The faucet is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the inlet hose) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher Water drainage
The drain pump cover is incorrectly placed in the dishwasher or the non-return valve is blocked.
Remove the lower spray arm, remove the non-return valve (with clip), remove any foreign objects, test if the impeller spins, and reassemble everything.
Be careful with sharp glass and make sure to turn off the appliance beforehand.