General Dishwasher Problems - Miele G 5051 Operating Instructions Manual

General dishwasher problems

Problem
The alarm tone is
sounding.
The indicator light of
the selected program
and the time display will
flash.
The dishwasher does
not start or the delay
start time stops
running.
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.
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 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.
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