Problem solving guide
Water inlet fault
Problem
The / indicator
light flashes on and off.
and 173 appear altern-
ately on the time dis-
play.
The dishwasher stops
during a programme.
The / indicator
light is flashing.
The fault number or
appears in the dis-
play.
The dishwasher stops
during a programme.
Fault number 8 ap-
pears in the time dis-
play.
70
Cause and remedy
The stopcock is closed.
Open the stopcock fully.
Before rectifying the problem:
Switch the dishwasher off with the button.
The water inlet is restricted.
Open the stopcock fully and start the programme
again.
Clean the filter in the water inlet (see "Cleaning
and care" – Cleaning the filter in the water inlet").
The water-connection pressure is lower than
50 kPa.
Seek professional advice.
The on-site connection for the water drainage may
be too low and you will need to vent the water
drainage (see "Installation – Water drainage").
A technical fault has occurred.
Switch the dishwasher off.
Close the stopcock.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.