General Problems With The Dishwasher - Miele PG 8080i Operating Instructions Manual

Frequently asked questions

General problems with the dishwasher

Problem
The indicator lights and
the display are dark.
Only the "Start/Stop"
indicator light flashes
slowly.
The following fault
message appears in the
display:

Salt container lid
The following fault
message appears in the
display during a
program:

Spray arm blocked
Detergent residue is left
in the detergent
compartment at the end
of a program.
The detergent
dispenser flap cannot
be closed.
The inside of the door
and/or the interior walls
are wet after a program
has finished.
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Possible cause and solution
The indicators and the display switch off
automatically to save energy (Standby mode).
 Press the  button. Standby comes to an end.
The salt reservoir cover is not properly closed.
 Close the salt reservoir cover.
If the salt reservoir cover opened during a program:
 Switch the dishwasher off and then on again with
the  button.
 Start the program again.
The middle spray arm is blocked by individual dishes.
 Open the dishwasher door and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the spray arm.
The spray arm jets of the middle arm are clogged.
 Turn the dishwasher off with the  button.
Then:
 Clean the spray arm (see "Cleaning and care").
The detergent compartment was still damp when
detergent was added.
 Make sure the compartment is dry before adding
detergent.
Detergent residue is blocking the latch.
 Remove the detergent residue.
This is not a fault.
It is caused by the drying system.
The moisture will dissipate after a short while.