General Problems With The Dishwasher - Miele PFD 400 Operating Instructions Manual

Problem solving guide

General problems with the dishwasher

Problem
Programme completed suc-
cessfully
has appeared on
the display and you cannot
select or start a pro-
gramme.
The dishwasher does not
respond to any button. The
indicator lights and the
display are dark.
The display is dark and the
Start/Stop button is flash-
ing.
The following fault mes-
sage appears on the dis-
play before the pro-
gramme starts:
Salt container lid: Check fit.
The following fault mes-
sage appears on the dis-
play:
F553 Salt container: Turn ap-
pliance off and on. Close flap
in the door correctly. If fault
persists contact customer
service. Service phone: Serial
number:
The cleaning agent dis-
penser lid cannot be
closed properly.
At the end of a programme
there is a film of moisture
on the inside of the door
and the interior cabinet
walls.
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Cause and remedy
This is not a fault!
Open and close the door.
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The dishwasher must be switched on for this.
The dishwasher is switched off after 10 minutes to save
energy.
Press the  button to switch the dishwasher back on.
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The dishwasher is switched to standby mode after
10 minutes to save energy.
Press any button to exit standby mode.
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The salt container is not closed properly.
Close the container properly.
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Salt residues are preventing it from closing.
Remove the salt residues from the refilling funnel, the lid
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and the seal. Do not use running water to rinse away salt
residues as this can cause the container to overflow.
Close the container properly.
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The salt container flap has sprung open during a pro-
gramme.
 When the door is opened, hot steam and process
chemicals can escape!
Open the door and close the container flap.
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Residual cleaning agent is blocking the catch.
Remove the cleaning agent.
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This is not a fault.
It is caused by the drying system.
The moisture will dissipate after a short while.