Problem solving guide
104
Water inlet fault
Problem
Cause and remedy
The optical in-operation
indicator light is flash-
ing quickly.
The alarm tone is
sounding.
One of the following
messages appears in
the display:
Please open the stop-
cock
The stopcock is closed.
Open the stopcock fully.
Insufficient water intake.
Open the stopcock fully.
Refer to operating instruc-
tions if necessary
Before rectifying the problem:
Switch the dishwasher off.
The water inlet is restricted.
Open the stopcock fully and start the programme
again.
Clean the filter in the water inlet (see “Cleaning
and care” – Cleaning the filter in the water inlet”).
The water-connection pressure is lower than
50 kPa.
Seek professional advice.
The on-site connection for the water drainage may
be too low and you will need to vent the water
drainage (see “Installation – Water drainage”).
Fault F 18: A technical
fault has occurred. Switch
the appliance off, close the
stopcock and call Miele Ser-
vice.
A technical fault has occurred.
Switch the dishwasher off.
Close the stopcock.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
The following fault mes-
sage appears on the
display during the
Sol-
arSave
programme:
Intake temperature too low
The intake water has not reached the required tem-
perature of 45 °C (see “Installation – Water inlet”).
Start the programme again.
If the fault message appears again, select a differ-
ent programme.