Water Remains After the Cycle
Record the error code and whether the pump can be heard before resetting the unit.
Precision Cleaning, and What It Needs
Miele dishwashers are built for long life and precise cleaning, with fine filtration, automatic programs, and on many models an integrated water softener that uses regenerating salt. That sophistication means the routine care matters: a neglected filter or an empty salt reservoir shows up quickly in cleaning quality.
Miele also reports faults with F-codes, so when something goes wrong the display usually gives you a starting point, such as F11 for drainage or F70 for a water-level sensing fault.
Keeping It Clean and Coded-Fault Free
Pull and rinse the fine filter regularly, since a clogged filter is behind a surprising amount of poor cleaning and drainage trouble. Keep the spray-arm holes clear, top up the softener salt and rinse aid as the indicators call for, and wipe the door seal. These few habits prevent most of the everyday complaints.
When an F-code appears, note it. F11 points to blocked drainage, often the filter, drain hose, or pump; F70 points to a water-level or float sensing fault; F14 relates to water intake and dispensing. Clearing the obvious blockage sometimes resolves F11, but recurring codes should be diagnosed.
Quick Reference
Dishes Remain Wet or Dirty
Note cycle choice, water temperature, detergent, spray-arm movement, and recent changes.
Leak or Moisture
Stop the cycle and identify where water first appears; do not repeatedly restart it.
Door or Control Problem
Photograph the display and describe whether the latch, panel, or controls respond.
Clear the Filter Before a Service Call
Many F11 drainage faults trace to a clogged filter or a kinked drain hose. Checking those first is quick and sometimes resolves the code before a technician is needed.
Book a Repair with a Specialist
Diagnostic and travel fees, if applicable, are confirmed before the appointment and before repair approval.
Miele Care FAQ
What Does F11 Mean on a Miele Dishwasher?
F11 indicates a drainage fault. The water is not leaving as it should, commonly due to a clogged filter, a blocked or kinked drain hose, or a failing drain pump.
How Often Should I Add Dishwasher Salt?
Refill the regenerating salt whenever the low-salt indicator lights. The interval depends on your water hardness and usage, but running dry reduces cleaning quality and can leave spots.
What Is F70 on a Miele Dishwasher?
F70 points to a water-level or float sensing fault, where the unit cannot correctly read how much water is in the tub. It usually needs the float and sensor checked by a technician.