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.
- Don't hesitate to have a look at our general tips as well (in the menu under Tips).
- 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 temperature sensor water/heating.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F2
Power failure in the temperature sensor for water/heating. You probably cannot resolve this quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F11
The cover of the drain pump is incorrectly positioned in the dishwasher or the non-return valve is blocked. Remove the lower spray arm, remove the non-return valve (with clip), remove any possible objects, and put everything back. Be careful with sharp glass and make sure to turn off the appliance beforehand.
Miele dishwasher F12 (watertoevoer)
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F13 (watertoevoer)
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F14
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the filter from the wash area, pour 1 litre 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 programme, repeating this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and then turn it back on, start a new programme. Book a repair at We.repair if it still hasn't been resolved.
Miele dishwasher F15 (watertoevoer)
The tap is not turned on.
The filter in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F18
Water supply valve defective.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F19
Flow sensor (flowmeter) defect.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F24
Contact fault heating relay.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F25
Storing set temperature.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F26
Cooking safety.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F33
The door lock won't open.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F36
Door lock switch faulty.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F38
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F40
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F42
Recognition of network frequency is missing.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F47
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F51
Fault in level switch pump pressure.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F52
Too high a dosage of cleaning agent/rinse aid: press the STOP or START/STOP button for 5 seconds and then turn your appliance off and back on again.
When using cleaning tablets with rinse aid, select the “Combi-tab” function (if available).
Miele dishwasher F53
Malfunction torque rental sensor.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F63
Malfunction water exchanger.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F67
Malfunction circulation pump.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F68
Malfunction circulation pump.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F69
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the filter from the rinse area, pour 1 litre 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 programme, repeating this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and then turn it back on, start a new programme. Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F70 (Waterproof system)
The water security system has been activated. The current programme is being terminated and the drainage pump is switching on.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F78
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the filter from the rinse area, pour 1 litre 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 programme, repeating this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and then turn it back on, start a new programme.Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F79
Malfunction circulation pump.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F84
Malfunction water supply.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F85
Technical malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F86
Het klepje van het zoutreservoir in de deur is niet dicht: sluit het klepje van het zoutreservoir. Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F87
Technical malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F88
Storing troebelheidssensor.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F91
Beladingsregistratie niet actief.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F170
Too little rinse aid: top up the rinse aid in time, confirm with the OK button.Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F171
Refilling salt: after the programme has finished, refill the salt and confirm by pressing the OK button.
Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F172
Technical malfunction. This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F173
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F177
Clean filter. If you ignore this message, it will appear before and after each programme cycle until you confirm the message by pressing the OK button: clean the filters as described in the user manual and confirm by pressing the OK button.
Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F179
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F594
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F595
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F600 (AutoDos: storing uitlaat doseerproces)
The AutoDos system is blocked.
Turn off the dishwasher, remove the bottom rack and take out the lower spray arm by turning it counterclockwise, press the debris in the injectors of the spray arm with a sharp object into the spray arm, 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 inserted, as described in the manual.
Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F601
AutoDos Error: check that the PowerDisk holder and the PowerDisk are properly positioned. The arrows in the PowerDisk holder and the viewing window must point towards each other. Clean the Miele AutoDos system, activate the AutoDos function, and restart the programme. If the error message appears again, there is a technical fault, and it is best to book a repair with We.repair.
You can still use the dishwasher by disabling the automatic detergent dosing in the “Extra functions” menu of a programme and manually dosing the detergent through the detergent compartment.
Miele dishwasher F607
The lower spray arm is blocked or the injectors of the lower spray arm are clogged.
Turn the dishwasher off and on again, remove the bottom rack and take out the lower spray arm by turning it counterclockwise
Press the contaminants in the injectors of the spray arm with a sharp object into the spray arm, 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, and check if the spray arm can rotate freely.
Always confirm the notifications with OK, restart the programme.
Miele dishwasher the spray arm indicator light is flashing
The middle spray arm is blocked by crockery.
The injectors of the middle spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher the water supply/water drainage indicator light is flashing and lit
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher rinse aid or salt warning light is on
After salt has been added, the Salt indicator light will remain on for a while, as it takes some time for the salt to dissolve.
Miele dishwasher controlelampje waterafvoer knippert
The sieve combination in the rinsing area is contaminated.
A foreign object (such as a cherry stone or a small piece of broken glass) can block the drain pump and the non-return valve (which can be removed using a clip).
Miele dishwasher the time indicator is blinking while the door is closed
The door locking rail is not fully retracted.
The door is not properly closed, because it was not fully opened after automatic opening.
Miele dishwasher the display programme sequence Rinsing, Drying and End blinking
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the filter from the rinse area, pour 1 litre 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 programme, repeating this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and then turn it back on, start a new programme.
Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher klepje zoutreservoir/klepje zoutreservoir sluiten
Close the lid and turn the device off and on again
Miele dishwasher spray arm (upper)
The upper spray arm is blocked by crockery.
The injectors of the upper spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher spray arm (middle)
The middle spray arm is blocked by crockery.
The injectors of the middle spray arm are blocked.
Miele dishwasher spray arm (bottom)
The lower spray arm is blocked by crockery.
The injectors of the lower spray arm are blocked.
Miele dishwasher water supply failure or turn on the tap
The tap is not turned on.
The filter in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher drainage
The cover of the drain pump is incorrectly positioned in the dishwasher or the non-return valve is blocked. Remove the lower spray arm, remove the non-return valve (with clip), remove any possible objects, test if the impeller is turning, and put everything back. Be careful with sharp glass and make sure to turn off the appliance beforehand.
Short circuit in the temperature sensor water/heating.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F2
Power failure in the temperature sensor for water/heating. You probably cannot resolve this quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F11
The cover of the drain pump is incorrectly positioned in the dishwasher or the non-return valve is blocked. Remove the lower spray arm, remove the non-return valve (with clip), remove any possible objects, and put everything back. Be careful with sharp glass and make sure to turn off the appliance beforehand.
Miele dishwasher F12 (watertoevoer)
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F13 (watertoevoer)
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F14
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the filter from the wash area, pour 1 litre 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 programme, repeating this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and then turn it back on, start a new programme. Book a repair at We.repair if it still hasn't been resolved.
Miele dishwasher F15 (watertoevoer)
The tap is not turned on.
The filter in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F18
Water supply valve defective.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F19
Flow sensor (flowmeter) defect.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F24
Contact fault heating relay.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F25
Storing set temperature.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F26
Cooking safety.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F33
The door lock won't open.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F36
Door lock switch faulty.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F38
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F40
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F42
Recognition of network frequency is missing.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F47
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F51
Fault in level switch pump pressure.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F52
Too high a dosage of cleaning agent/rinse aid: press the STOP or START/STOP button for 5 seconds and then turn your appliance off and back on again.
When using cleaning tablets with rinse aid, select the “Combi-tab” function (if available).
Miele dishwasher F53
Malfunction torque rental sensor.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F63
Malfunction water exchanger.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F67
Malfunction circulation pump.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F68
Malfunction circulation pump.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F69
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the filter from the rinse area, pour 1 litre 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 programme, repeating this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and then turn it back on, start a new programme. Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F70 (Waterproof system)
The water security system has been activated. The current programme is being terminated and the drainage pump is switching on.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F78
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the filter from the rinse area, pour 1 litre 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 programme, repeating this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and then turn it back on, start a new programme.Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F79
Malfunction circulation pump.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F84
Malfunction water supply.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F85
Technical malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F86
Het klepje van het zoutreservoir in de deur is niet dicht: sluit het klepje van het zoutreservoir. Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F87
Technical malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F88
Storing troebelheidssensor.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F91
Beladingsregistratie niet actief.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F170
Too little rinse aid: top up the rinse aid in time, confirm with the OK button.Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F171
Refilling salt: after the programme has finished, refill the salt and confirm by pressing the OK button.
Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F172
Technical malfunction. This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F173
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher F177
Clean filter. If you ignore this message, it will appear before and after each programme cycle until you confirm the message by pressing the OK button: clean the filters as described in the user manual and confirm by pressing the OK button.
Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F179
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F594
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F595
Electronics malfunction.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele dishwasher F600 (AutoDos: storing uitlaat doseerproces)
The AutoDos system is blocked.
Turn off the dishwasher, remove the bottom rack and take out the lower spray arm by turning it counterclockwise, press the debris in the injectors of the spray arm with a sharp object into the spray arm, 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 inserted, as described in the manual.
Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher F601
AutoDos Error: check that the PowerDisk holder and the PowerDisk are properly positioned. The arrows in the PowerDisk holder and the viewing window must point towards each other. Clean the Miele AutoDos system, activate the AutoDos function, and restart the programme. If the error message appears again, there is a technical fault, and it is best to book a repair with We.repair.
You can still use the dishwasher by disabling the automatic detergent dosing in the “Extra functions” menu of a programme and manually dosing the detergent through the detergent compartment.
Miele dishwasher F607
The lower spray arm is blocked or the injectors of the lower spray arm are clogged.
Turn the dishwasher off and on again, remove the bottom rack and take out the lower spray arm by turning it counterclockwise
Press the contaminants in the injectors of the spray arm with a sharp object into the spray arm, 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, and check if the spray arm can rotate freely.
Always confirm the notifications with OK, restart the programme.
Miele dishwasher the spray arm indicator light is flashing
The middle spray arm is blocked by crockery.
The injectors of the middle spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher the water supply/water drainage indicator light is flashing and lit
The tap is not turned on.
The sieve in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher rinse aid or salt warning light is on
After salt has been added, the Salt indicator light will remain on for a while, as it takes some time for the salt to dissolve.
Miele dishwasher controlelampje waterafvoer knippert
The sieve combination in the rinsing area is contaminated.
A foreign object (such as a cherry stone or a small piece of broken glass) can block the drain pump and the non-return valve (which can be removed using a clip).
Miele dishwasher the time indicator is blinking while the door is closed
The door locking rail is not fully retracted.
The door is not properly closed, because it was not fully opened after automatic opening.
Miele dishwasher the display programme sequence Rinsing, Drying and End blinking
The circulation pump is blocked: remove the filter from the rinse area, pour 1 litre 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 programme, repeating this step 2 to 3 times.
There may be a technical fault: turn off the dishwasher for a few seconds and then turn it back on, start a new programme.
Book a repair at We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele dishwasher klepje zoutreservoir/klepje zoutreservoir sluiten
Close the lid and turn the device off and on again
Miele dishwasher spray arm (upper)
The upper spray arm is blocked by crockery.
The injectors of the upper spray arm are clogged.
Miele dishwasher spray arm (middle)
The middle spray arm is blocked by crockery.
The injectors of the middle spray arm are blocked.
Miele dishwasher spray arm (bottom)
The lower spray arm is blocked by crockery.
The injectors of the lower spray arm are blocked.
Miele dishwasher water supply failure or turn on the tap
The tap is not turned on.
The filter in the water supply (plastic block on the supply arm) is contaminated.
The water supply hose is kinked.
Miele dishwasher drainage
The cover of the drain pump is incorrectly positioned in the dishwasher or the non-return valve is blocked. Remove the lower spray arm, remove the non-return valve (with clip), remove any possible objects, test if the impeller is turning, and put everything back. Be careful with sharp glass and make sure to turn off the appliance beforehand.