General Problems With The Dishwasher - Miele PFD 101 Operating Instructions Manual

Problem solving guide

General problems with the dishwasher

Problem
The indicator lights and
the display are dark.
The wash cabinet light-
ing does not come on
when the door is
opened.
Detergent residue is left
in the detergent com-
partment at the end of a
programme.
The detergent compart-
ment lid cannot be
closed.
At the end of a pro-
gramme there is a film
of moisture on the in-
side of the door and
possibly on the interior
cabinet walls.
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a programme.
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Cause and remedy
The dishwasher has switched off automatically to
save energy.
 Switch the dishwasher back on using the
 sensor control.
The wash cabinet lighting has been switched off
permanently.
 Switch the lighting back on again (see "Settings"
chapter, "BrilliantLight" section).
Faulty wash cabinet lighting.
 Call Miele Service.
The detergent compartment was still damp when
detergent was added.
 Only add the detergent when the detergent
compartment is dry.
Residual detergent is blocking the catch.
 Remove the residual detergent.
This is part of the normal function of the drying
system. The moisture will dissipate after a short
while.
Before rectifying the problem:
 Switch the dishwasher off.
The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.
 Clean the filter combination (see "Cleaning and
care" chapter, "Cleaning the filters" section).
The drain pump is blocked.
 Clean the drain pump (see "Cleaning and care"
chapter, "Cleaning the drain pump" section).
The drain hose is kinked.
 Remove any kinks from the drain hose.