General Dishwasher Problems - Miele PFD 101 Operating Instructions Manual

General dishwasher problems

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
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 dishwasher has turned off automatically to save
energy.
 Turn the dishwasher back on using the  sensor
button.
The wash cabinet lighting has been turned off per-
manently.
 Turn the lighting back on again (see "BrilliantLight"
under "Settings").
Faulty wash cabinet lighting.
 Contact Miele Technical Service.
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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