Miele
All Miele Dishwasher Error Codes
Every known Miele dishwasher error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
31 error codes
F11
The dishwasher cannot drain water from the tub within the expected time.
Moderate Repair
15–45 minutes
F12
The dishwasher is not receiving enough water at the beginning of the cycle.
Moderate Repair
15–40 minutes
F13
The dishwasher detects insufficient water intake during the wash or rinse phase.
Moderate Repair
15–40 minutes
F14
The pressure switch detects incorrect water level when the heater should activate.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F18
The flow meter is not sending signals to the control board during water intake.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F19
The flow meter is sending erratic or continuous signals when no water should be flowing.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F24
The dishwasher's heating element is not raising the water temperature as expected.
Advanced Repair
30–75 minutes
F25
The NTC temperature sensor is providing readings outside the expected range.
Moderate Repair
20–40 minutes
F26
The NTC sensor in the boiler or thermoblock unit is reading an abnormal temperature.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F32
The door lock mechanism or door switch is not functioning correctly.
Moderate Repair
20–45 minutes
F33
The door switch indicates the door was opened while a cycle was running.
Moderate Repair
20–45 minutes
F40
The electronic control board has detected an internal processing error.
Advanced Repair
10–30 minutes (diagnosis), 30–60 minutes (replacement)
F47
The display board and main control board are not communicating properly.
Advanced Repair
20–50 minutes
F51
The pressure switch or turbidity sensor is sending contradictory signals.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F52
The circulation pump motor is not running or is drawing excessive current.
Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F53
The speed sensor on the circulation pump is not returning valid RPM data.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F67
The detergent or rinse-aid dispenser mechanism is not functioning correctly.
Moderate Repair
15–40 minutes
F69
The circulation pump is blocked and cannot turn.
Moderate Repair
20–45 minutes
F70
Water has been detected in the base pan, triggering the flood protection system.
Critical / Safety
30–90 minutes
F75
The drain pump is blocked, seized, or not rotating.
Moderate Repair
20–45 minutes
F78
The control board relay for the circulation pump has a fault.
Critical / Safety
30–60 minutes (diagnosis only)
F42
The control board has detected that the AC mains frequency is outside the acceptable range.
Moderate Repair
10–30 minutes
F84
The door position sensor is not registering the correct door position.
Moderate Repair
20–45 minutes
F15
The dishwasher is receiving water that is hotter than expected during the intake phase.
Moderate Repair
10–30 minutes
F43
The control board has detected a configuration mismatch or EEPROM data error.
Advanced Repair
10–20 minutes (reset only)
F80
The main circulation pump motor is not running or is producing insufficient water flow.
Advanced Fix
30–60 minutes
F82
The AquaStop leak detection system has detected water in the base of the dishwasher.
Moderate Fix
30–60 minutes
F85
The water clarity sensor is not reading properly.
Moderate Fix
20–40 minutes
F86
The automatic door opening mechanism is not functioning correctly.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F87
The water inlet valve is not closing properly, risking an overflow.
Advanced Fix
20–40 minutes
F88
The drying fan motor is not running or not reaching the required speed.
Moderate Fix
20–40 minutes