Problem solving guide
With the aid of the following explana-
tory notes, minor faults can be cor-
rected without contacting the Miele Ser-
vice Department.
Any work on the electrical compo-
nents of the appliance should only
be carried out by a suitably quali-
fied and competent person in ac-
cordance with local and national
regulations. Unauthorised repairs
could be dangerous.
Faults/possible causes
The dishwasher does not start
– The door is not properly closed.
– The plug is not properly inserted.
– The fuse is defective/has blown.
The dishes are not clean
– The dishes are incorrectly loaded.
– The wrong amount of detergent was
used.
– The stopcock was not fully opened.
– The water pressure is too low (too
little water in the wash cabinet) – see
chapter “Checking the water level”.
– The filter in the water inlet screw con-
nection is blocked - see “Cleaning
and care”.
– The filters in the wash cabinet are
not clean - see “Cleaning and care”.
– Spray arm jets are blocked - see
“Cleaning and care”.
– The spray arms are obstructed by
items in the baskets.
– The opening in the middle of the cut-
lery tray is blocked by a piece of cut-
lery. Not enough water flows through
the middle spray arm.
White residue on cutlery and
crockery
– Not enough rinse aid.
– No salt in the salt reservoir.
– Salt reservoir lid has not been
screwed on properly.
Water in the wash cabinet at the end
of a programme
– The drain hose is kinked.
– The drain pump or non-return valve
may be blocked. See “Cleaning and
care”.
After Sales Service
Should you still have any difficulties,
or if the appliance is under guaran-
tee please contact:
– your Miele Dealer or
– the Miele Service Department
See back cover for addresses.
Please quote the model type and
number of your appliance. This infor-
mation can be found on the data
plate inside the door.
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