General Problems - Miele PG 8083 SCVi Operating Instructions Manual

Problem solving guide

General problems

Problem
The indicator lights and
display are dark. Only
the  indicator flashes
slowly.
The interior lighting
doesn't switch on when
the door is opened.
The following fault is
shown in the display:

Salt reservoir lid
During the programme
the warning buzzer is
also sounding and the
In operation indicator
light is flashing.
The following fault
message appears in the
display during a
programme:

Spray arm blocked
Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end of a programme.
The detergent
dispenser lid cannot be
closed properly.
At the end of a
programme there is a
film of moisture on the
inside of the door and
the interior walls.
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Possible cause and remedy
The indicators and the display switch off
automatically to save energy (Standby mode).
 Press the  button. This switches Standby off.
The interior lighting has been switched off
permanently.
 Switch the lighting back on again (see "Additional
functions, BrilliantLight").
The salt reservoir lid is not closed properly.
 Close the salt reservoir lid.
If the salt reservoir lid has opened during a
programme:
 Switch the dishwasher off and then on again with
the  button.
 Start the programme again.
The middle spray arm is blocked by crockery.
 Open the dishwasher door and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the spray arm.
The spray arm jets of the middle arm are clogged.
 Switch the dishwasher off with the  button.
Then:
 Clean the spray arm (see "Cleaning and care").
The dispenser was still damp when detergent was
added.
 Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding
detergent.
Residual cleaning agent is blocking the catch.
 Remove the cleaning agent.
This is caused by the drying system
and does not indicate a fault.
The moisture will dissipate after a short while.