Miele Dishwasher Fault Codes

Find out what your fault code means and what checks you can carry out before calling a technician.

🔄 Try this first — Switch the machine off at the mains, leave it unplugged for a few minutes, then plug back in and restart. Miele recommends this as a first step for most fault codes.

Miele Dishwasher Fault Code List

F1 Technical fault

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F2 Technical fault

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F11 Drainage fault — water in wash cabinet

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F12 Water inlet blocked or restricted

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F13 Water inlet blocked or restricted

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F14 Water intake fault — heater pressure switch

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F15 Water inlet blocked or restricted

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F18 Flow meter fault

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F19 Flow meter stiff or not turning freely

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F24 Heater relay contact fault

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F25 Technical fault

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F26 Boiling protection fault

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F33 Door does not open automatically — door lock fault

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F36 Door lock switch defective

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F38 Technical fault

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F40 Electronic fault

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F42 Line frequency registration fault

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F47 Faulty electronic interface BAE/SLT

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F51 Heater pressure switch fault

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F52 Excess foam detected

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F53 Circulation pump speed sensor fault

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F63 Slide shutter fault

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F67 Circulation pump speed too low

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F68 Circulation pump operating after switch-off

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F69 Circulation pump blocked

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F70 Waterproof system triggered — water in base tray

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F78 Circulation pump dry or stuck

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F79 Circulation pump interaction fault

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F84 Slide shutter positioning fault

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F85 Slide shutter signal change fault

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F86 Salt reservoir lid contact fault

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F87 Water softener sensor fault

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F88 Turbidity sensor fault

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F91 Load size registration inactive

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F170 Rinse aid needs refilling

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F171 Technical fault

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F172 Technical fault

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F173 Water inlet blocked or restricted

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F177 Maintenance reminder — press OK to acknowledge

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F179 Technical fault

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F594 Technical fault

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F595 Technical fault

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F600 AutoDos dispensing process outlet fault

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F601 PowerDisk holder or PowerDisk not fitted correctly

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F607 Technical fault — reset possible

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No Fault Code Showing?

Browse the fault guides below to identify your problem.

Dishwasher Not Filling With WaterFault Guide
Dishwasher Not DrainingFault Guide
Dishwasher Not Washing ProperlyFault Guide
Dishwasher LeakingFault Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Miele dishwasher showing a fault code?

Fault codes are displayed when the machine detects a problem and stops as a precaution. Select the code above to identify the cause and find out what action to take.

Can I reset my Miele dishwasher?

Yes — switch off at the mains and leave unplugged for a few minutes. If the same code reappears, the underlying fault needs to be investigated.

Do I need an engineer for every fault code?

Not always. Codes including F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F52, F69, F70, F78, F170, F173, F177, F600, F601 and F607 have checks you can carry out at home. Many others are technical faults requiring professional attention.

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