Dishwasher Diagnostics

Miele Dishwasher
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your dishwasher display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High
Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom
F11 Drainage System Fault Medium Water remains at the bottom of the dishwasher after a cycle ends View F12 Water Intake Fault Medium The dishwasher attempts to fill but stops or pauses early in the program View F13 Water Intake Timeout Medium The dishwasher stops early in the program while attempting to fill with water View F14 Heating Fault — Water Not Reaching Temperature High Without hot water, grease and detergent are not dissolved properly View F24 Drainage Timeout Medium A visible pool of water sits at the bottom when you open the door View F40 Software / Control Board Error Low The machine halts at a random point in the cycle — not tied to a specific phase View F47 Communication Error Between Modules Medium The control panel stops responding or shows no information while the machine is mid-cycle View F51 Circulation Pump Fault High Opening the door mid-cycle reveals standing water but no spraying action from the wash arms View F52 Rinse Aid Dispensing System Fault Low Dishes and glassware come out with visible water marks and streaks — the classic sign of missing rinse aid View F53 Motor Speed Sensor Fault Medium The circulation pump may run too fast, too slow, or at an inconsistent speed during the wash phase View F63 Door Slide Lock / Latch Fault Medium You select a program and press Start, but the machine does not begin — it cannot confirm the door is locked View F67 Flow Meter / Turbine Sensor Fault Medium Without flow data, the board may let too much or too little water in View F68 AquaStop Inlet Hose Fault High The AquaStop valve remains closed, blocking all water from entering the machine View F69 AquaStop Valve Closure Fault High Water keeps entering the tub beyond the normal level because the valve has not closed View F70 AquaStop — Water Leak Detected High The machine shuts down mid-cycle and will not restart View F78 Circulation Pump Blocked / Overloaded High The spray arms rotate slowly or not at all, even though you can hear the pump running View F84 Heating Element / Temperature Control Fault Medium Appliance halts during wash or operation phase View F85 NTC Temperature Sensor Failure Medium The control board disables the heater when it cannot verify the temperature, so water stays cold View F86 Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault Medium The machine may overfill or underfill because the board is getting wrong level data View F87 Turbidity Sensor Fault Low Without turbidity data, the machine defaults to maximum wash times as a precaution View