General Dishwasher Problems - Miele HG07 Operating Instructions Manual

General dishwasher problems

Problem
The alarm tone is
sounding.
The indicator light for
the selected program
and the time display will
flash.
The dishwasher does
not start or the delay-
start time stops run-
ning.
The indicator lights and
time display are dark.
Detergent residue is left
in the detergent com-
partment at the end of a
program.
The detergent compart-
ment lid cannot be
closed.
At the end of a program
there is a film of mois-
ture on the inside of the
door and possibly on
the interior cabinet
walls.
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Possible cause and solution
The safe mode of the dishwasher was activated.
This takes place in the following instances:
– if you do not close the door within 4 seconds of
the last press of a button at program start
– if the door is open for longer than 4 seconds
during a program or within the delay-start time
 Press the program selection button and close the
door within 4 seconds.
The dishwasher has turned off automatically to save
energy.
 Turn the dishwasher on again with the  button.
The detergent compartment was still damp when de-
tergent was added.
 Only add the detergent when the detergent com-
partment is dry.
Residual detergent is blocking the catch.
 Remove the residual detergent.
This is part of the normal function of the drying sys-
tem. The moisture will dissipate after a short time.
Before remedying the fault:
 Turn off the dishwasher.
The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.
 Clean the filter combination (see "Cleaning the fil-
ters" under "Cleaning and care").
The drain pump is blocked.
 Clean the drain pump (see "Cleaning the drain
pump" under "Cleaning and care").
The drain hose is kinked.
 Remove any kinks from the drain hose.
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