Problem solving guide
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With the aid of the following guide, most minor problems can be corrected without
contacting Miele. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call
the Miele Customer Service Department.
The following guide should help you to find the reason for a malfunction or fault, and to
correct it. You should, however, note the following:
Repairs must only be carried out by the Miele Customer Service Department, an
authorised Miele dealer or a suitably qualified technician in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Unauthorised or incorrect repairs can cause considerable
danger to users.
Faults with water inlet or drainage
Problem Cause and remedy
The display remains dark
and the Start/Stop display
light is not flashing after
the dishwasher has been
switched on with the
button.
The machine is not plugged in.
Insert the plug and switch on at the socket.
The circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset the trip switch in the circuit breaker box
(see data plate for minimum protection rating).
The dishwasher stops dur-
ing a programme
The circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset the trip switch in the circuit breaker box (see data
plate for minimum protection rating).
If the circuit breaker trips again, contact the Miele
Customer Service Department.
Interruption to the power
supply during operation
If a temporary interruption to the power supply occurs
during a programme sequence, no action is required.
The programme will continue after the interruption.
If the temperature in the wash cabinet drops below the
minimum value required for the programme block during
the interruption to the power supply, the programme
block will be repeated.
If there has been an interruption to the power supply of
≥20hours, the entire programme will be repeated.
One of the following faults
appears in the display:
Before rectifying the problem:
Switch the dishwasher off with the button.
Check water inlet Water inlet fault.
Open the stopcock fully.
Clean the filter in the water inlet (see “Cleaning and
care”).