Miele Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F01
Dishwasher will not start; display shows F01 shortly after power-on or program selection.
Water Inlet Fault
F02
Dishwasher stops early in cycle with F02; little or no water in the cabinet.
Water Intake Time Exceeded
F11
Dishwasher stops and displays F11; water remains at the bottom of the tub and does not drain.
Drainage Fault
F12
Dishwasher shows F12 and does not fill; you may hear a click but no water enters.
Inlet Valve Electrical Fault
F13
F13 displayed; dishwasher may partially fill or overfill, or stop shortly after starting.
Water Intake Sensor / Flow Meter Fault
F14
Dishwasher stops with F14; circulation pump does not run or water is not being sprayed.
Circulation Pump Fault
F15
F15 appears; dishwasher may stop mid-cycle and water may be left in the cabinet.
Circulation Pressure / Spray Arm Monitoring Fault
F18
Dishwasher shows F18; cycle may abort during filling or rinsing.
Flow Meter Signal Fault
F19
F19 displayed; dishwasher may not heat water or takes excessively long to complete cycles.
Heating Time Exceeded
F24
Dishwasher stops with F24; often associated with heating issues or sudden program interruption.
Heater Relay / Triac Fault
F25
F25 appears; dishwasher may not heat correctly or may terminate the program prematurely.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
F32
F32 displayed; door will not lock or program will not start.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
F41
Dishwasher shows F41 and will not start or stops unexpectedly.
Control Electronics Communication Fault
F42
F42 displayed; circulation pump may run at incorrect speed or not at all.
Circulation Pump Speed / Tachometer Fault
F51
F51 appears; dishwasher may not detect water level correctly and can overfill or underfill.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault
F52
F52 displayed; dishwasher may stop during filling or draining phases.
Pressure Sensor Signal Out of Range
F63
F63 appears; AutoOpen door function may not work correctly at end of cycle.
AutoOpen Door Actuator Fault
F70
F70 displayed; dishwasher may run drain pump continuously and not start a program.
Waterproof System Activated (Leak Detection)
F78
F78 appears; dishwasher may not circulate water and may be noisy or silent.
Circulation Pump Failure
F79
F79 displayed; dishwasher may stop mid-cycle and not resume.
Circulation Pump Communication Fault
F84
F84 appears; detergent dispenser may not open or may open at the wrong time.
Detergent Dispenser Actuator Fault
F85
F85 displayed; salt reservoir or water softener system may not function correctly.
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault
F86
F86 appears; AutoDos PowerDisk system (if equipped) may not function correctly.
AutoDos Dispenser Fault
F91
F91 displayed; drying performance may be poor and fan may not run.
Drying Fan Fault
F92
F92 appears; AutoOpen drying function may fail and door may not open at end of cycle.
AutoOpen Control Fault
Symptom
Detergent tablet remains partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser at end of cycle.
Detergent Dispensing / Water Distribution Fault
Symptom
Dishes are not drying properly; they come out wet or with condensation on walls.
Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, but mains outlet has power.
Main Power Supply / On-Off Switch Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops down too quickly or does not stay in intermediate positions.
Door Spring / Cable Imbalance
Symptom
Dishwasher door is difficult to close or pops open during operation.
Door Latch / Alignment Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a burning smell during operation.
Overheating Electrical Component or Foreign Object on Heater
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not rotate and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Not Running
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during the wash cycle.
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water into the base tray and triggers the waterproof system (continuous drain pump).
Internal Leak in Hydraulic System
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start any program; Start button unresponsive or beeps.
User Interface / Door Recognition Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty or with food residue, especially on upper rack.
Poor Wash Performance / Restricted Spray
Symptom
Dishwasher takes much longer than the displayed program time to finish.
Extended Cycle Due to Heating or Sensor Issues
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Cabinet Installation / Leveling Fault
Symptom
Rust spots appearing on cutlery or inside the stainless steel tub.
Corrosion / Material Contamination
Symptom
Strong bad smell from inside the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after some time.
Organic Build-Up / Bacterial Odor
Symptom
Top rack does not clean well; lower rack is clean.
Upper Spray Arm / Feed System Restriction
Symptom
Water remains in the bottom of the dishwasher after cycle completes, but no error code is shown.
Partial Drainage / Siphon Installation Fault
Symptom
White film or cloudy deposits on glassware and dishes after washing.
Limescale / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Dishwasher will not start; display shows F01 shortly after power-on or program selection.
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Water Inlet Fault | View Details |
| F02 |
Dishwasher stops early in cycle with F02; little or no water in the cabinet.
|
Water Intake Time Exceeded | View Details |
| F11 |
Dishwasher stops and displays F11; water remains at the bottom of the tub and does not drain.
|
Drainage Fault | View Details |
| F12 |
Dishwasher shows F12 and does not fill; you may hear a click but no water enters.
|
Inlet Valve Electrical Fault | View Details |
| F13 |
F13 displayed; dishwasher may partially fill or overfill, or stop shortly after starting.
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Water Intake Sensor / Flow Meter Fault | View Details |
| F14 |
Dishwasher stops with F14; circulation pump does not run or water is not being sprayed.
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Circulation Pump Fault | View Details |
| F15 |
F15 appears; dishwasher may stop mid-cycle and water may be left in the cabinet.
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Circulation Pressure / Spray Arm Monitoring Fault | View Details |
| F18 |
Dishwasher shows F18; cycle may abort during filling or rinsing.
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Flow Meter Signal Fault | View Details |
| F19 |
F19 displayed; dishwasher may not heat water or takes excessively long to complete cycles.
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Heating Time Exceeded | View Details |
| F24 |
Dishwasher stops with F24; often associated with heating issues or sudden program interruption.
|
Heater Relay / Triac Fault | View Details |
| F25 |
F25 appears; dishwasher may not heat correctly or may terminate the program prematurely.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F32 |
F32 displayed; door will not lock or program will not start.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| F41 |
Dishwasher shows F41 and will not start or stops unexpectedly.
|
Control Electronics Communication Fault | View Details |
| F42 |
F42 displayed; circulation pump may run at incorrect speed or not at all.
|
Circulation Pump Speed / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| F51 |
F51 appears; dishwasher may not detect water level correctly and can overfill or underfill.
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Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F52 |
F52 displayed; dishwasher may stop during filling or draining phases.
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Pressure Sensor Signal Out of Range | View Details |
| F63 |
F63 appears; AutoOpen door function may not work correctly at end of cycle.
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AutoOpen Door Actuator Fault | View Details |
| F70 |
F70 displayed; dishwasher may run drain pump continuously and not start a program.
|
Waterproof System Activated (Leak Detection) | View Details |
| F78 |
F78 appears; dishwasher may not circulate water and may be noisy or silent.
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Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| F79 |
F79 displayed; dishwasher may stop mid-cycle and not resume.
|
Circulation Pump Communication Fault | View Details |
| F84 |
F84 appears; detergent dispenser may not open or may open at the wrong time.
|
Detergent Dispenser Actuator Fault | View Details |
| F85 |
F85 displayed; salt reservoir or water softener system may not function correctly.
|
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault | View Details |
| F86 |
F86 appears; AutoDos PowerDisk system (if equipped) may not function correctly.
|
AutoDos Dispenser Fault | View Details |
| F91 |
F91 displayed; drying performance may be poor and fan may not run.
|
Drying Fan Fault | View Details |
| F92 |
F92 appears; AutoOpen drying function may fail and door may not open at end of cycle.
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AutoOpen Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Detergent tablet remains partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser at end of cycle.
|
Detergent Dispensing / Water Distribution Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not drying properly; they come out wet or with condensation on walls.
|
Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, but mains outlet has power.
|
Main Power Supply / On-Off Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops down too quickly or does not stay in intermediate positions.
|
Door Spring / Cable Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door is difficult to close or pops open during operation.
|
Door Latch / Alignment Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher emits a burning smell during operation.
|
Overheating Electrical Component or Foreign Object on Heater | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not rotate and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during the wash cycle.
|
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water into the base tray and triggers the waterproof system (continuous drain pump).
|
Internal Leak in Hydraulic System | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
|
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start any program; Start button unresponsive or beeps.
|
User Interface / Door Recognition Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty or with food residue, especially on upper rack.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Restricted Spray | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher takes much longer than the displayed program time to finish.
|
Extended Cycle Due to Heating or Sensor Issues | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Cabinet Installation / Leveling Fault | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots appearing on cutlery or inside the stainless steel tub.
|
Corrosion / Material Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Strong bad smell from inside the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after some time.
|
Organic Build-Up / Bacterial Odor | View Details |
| – |
Top rack does not clean well; lower rack is clean.
|
Upper Spray Arm / Feed System Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Water remains in the bottom of the dishwasher after cycle completes, but no error code is shown.
|
Partial Drainage / Siphon Installation Fault | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy deposits on glassware and dishes after washing.
|
Limescale / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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