Frequently Asked Questions

General problems with the dishwasher

Problem

Possible fault

Solution

The indicators and the

The indicators and the

Press the ￿ button to come

display is dark. Only

display turn off

out of Standby mode.

the "Start/Stop"

automatically to save

 

indicator flashes

energy (Standby).

 

slowly.

 

 

Detergent residue is left

The dispenser was

Dry the dispenser before

in the dispenser at the

damp when detergent

adding detergent.

end of a program.

was added.

 

The detergent

Detergent residue is

Remove the residue.

dispenser lid cannot be

blocking the catch.

 

closed properly.

 

 

The door and the

This is not a fault.

The moisture will evaporate

interior walls are still

It is the normal

after a short time.

wet after a program has

operating mode of the

 

finished.

drying system.

 

Water remains in the

 

Before fixing the fault:

wash cabinet at the end

 

– Press the ￿ button to turn

of a program.

 

the dishwasher off.

 

 

 

The triple filter in the

Clean the triple filter (see

 

wash cabinet is

"Cleaning and care").

 

clogged.

 

 

The drain pump or the

Clean the drain pump and

 

non-return valve may

the non-return valve (see

 

be blocked.

"Cleaning and care".

 

The drain hose is

Remove any kinks from the

 

kinked.

drain hose.

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Miele G 5515, G 5510, G 5505, G 5500 manual General problems with the dishwasher