Problem solving guide
With the aid of the following guide,
minor problems can be easily cor-
rected. If you are unable to correct the
problem, please contact the Miele Ser-
vice Department.
Any work on the electrical compo-
nents of the appliance should only
be performed by a qualified and
trained person in accordance with
local and national regulations. Un-
authorized or incorrect repairs
could cause personal injury and/or
damage the machine.
Problems/possible causes
The dishwasher does not start
– The door is not closed properly.
– The plug is not inserted properly.
– The circuit breaker is defective or
has tripped.
The dishes are not clean.
– The dishes are loaded incorrectly.
– The correct amount of detergent was
not used - see “Program chart”.
– The filters in the wash cabinet are
not clean - see “Cleaning and care”.
– The spray arm jets are blocked - see
“Cleaning and care”.
– The wrong program was selected -
see "Program chart".
Shortly after starting a program the
“Intake/Drain” indicator lamp flashes
– The water shutoff valve is closed.
Open the valve. The dishwasher
should continue the program.
If the program does not continue:
Turn the program and temperature
selectior knob in the STOP position.
then
Turn off the dishwasher using the
ON/OFF switch.
Start the program again - see
“Starting a program”.
– Too little water may entering the ma-
chine due to insufficient water press-
ure.
– The intake hose filter is clogged -
see “Cleaning and care”.
– The drain hose is kinked.
– The drain pump or non-return valve
may be blocked – see “Cleaning and
care”.
Before attempting a repair:
Turn the program and temperature
selector knob to the STOP position.
Turn off the dishwasher using the
ON/OFF switch.
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