General Dishwasher Problems - Miele HG07 Operating Instructions Manual

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General dishwasher problems

Problem
The indicator lights and
time display are dark.
Detergent residue is left
in the detergent
compartment at the end
of a program.
The detergent
compartment lid cannot
be closed.
At the end of a program
there is a film of
moisture 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.
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Possible cause and solution
The dishwasher has switched off automatically to
save energy.
 Turn the dishwasher on again with the  button.
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 remedying the fault:
 Switch the dishwasher off.
The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.
 Clean the filter combination (see "Cleaning the
filters" 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.