Miele Dishwasher Error Codes: G Series Models

Quick Answer

Miele dishwashers display error codes as F-numbers (F11, F13, F14, F70, F78) or as plain-text messages (Drain, Intake, Waterproof System) depending on the model generation. The most common codes are F11 (drain fault - clean the triple filter first), F70 (AquaStop waterproof system triggered - a leak is present), and F14 (water intake fault).

Most Miele error codes aren't as scary as they sound. F11 and F13 are basically just maintenance reminders. But F70 is different - that means water's already sitting in the base pan. Keep running it and you're looking at soaked flooring and cabinet damage. I see probably three or four F70 calls a month, and half of those machines ran for days before the owner finally called me.

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About These Miele Dishwasher Error Codes

Miele G series dishwashers use a consistent F-code system across everything from the G 4000 through the G 7000 line. Older Futura models show text like 'Intake/Drain' instead of F-numbers but it's the same fault, just different words on screen. A Miele service call runs $150-200 before parts, so knowing which codes you can fix yourself is actually worth some real money. Honestly, F11, F13, and F14 are almost always DIY.

Most Common Error Codes

Clogged triple filter causing drain fault (F11)40%

AquaStop base pan leak detection (F70)24%

Water inlet valve or supply issue (F14)14%

Circulation pump blockage or motor failure (F51, F78)12%

Salt container empty or lid not sealed (F13)10%

Symptoms You May Notice

Machine stops mid-cycle and you walk over to find an F-code on the display with standing water still in the bottom of the tub.
Dishes come out dirty even though the machine ran - it stopped early without making any noise about it, and you didn't notice until you opened the door.
The display shows a text message instead of an F-code: 'Drain' or 'Intake/Drain' or 'Waterproof System' - this is just how older Futura models report the same faults as F-numbers on newer machines.
You hear the machine running but something sounds off - a grinding or low humming coming from the bottom of the machine that doesn't sound like normal wash sounds.
Machine drains and fills just fine but never actually starts the wash cycle, just sits there quietly and eventually throws a code.

Tools Required for Diagnosis

Phillips #2 screwdriverTorx T20 screwdriver (for panel screws on G 7000 series models)Toothbrush (for filter mesh cleaning)Multimeter (for NTC sensor and pump motor testing)Shallow pan or towels (for catching water from the base pan if F70 triggered)Flashlight

How to Identify Your Error Code

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the fault code on my Miele dishwasher?

On G 6000 and G 7000 series, the code pops up on the touchscreen as a notification during or after the cycle - you really can't miss it. On the older G 4000 and G 5000 series, check the LED display strip at the top of the door. Want to see everything the machine's logged, not just the current error? Hold Start/Stop for 5 seconds with the door closed - that pulls up the full fault history. On G 7000 touchscreen models it's under Settings, then Service, then Fault Memory. Takes about 10 seconds once you know where to look.

What does F11 mean on a Miele dishwasher?

F11 is a drain fault. The machine tried to pump water out at the end of the cycle and couldn't do it fast enough. Nine times out of ten it's the triple filter at the bottom of the wash cabinet - it's packed with food debris and the drain pump basically can't push water through it anymore. Clean that filter first, every time, before you do anything else. If F11 comes back after cleaning, you're probably looking at something stuck in the drain pump impeller, or the pump motor itself is starting to fail. The pump's not a beginner repair but it's also not crazy expensive on a Miele.

How do I reset a Miele dishwasher error code?

Press Start/Stop to cancel the cycle. The machine'll drain itself over the next minute or two, then the error clears. Power it off at the door, wait 30 seconds, power back on, and try a short cycle. But here's the thing - if the same code comes right back, you haven't fixed anything. I've seen people reset F70 five or six times in a row and just keep running the machine. That's how you end up with wet subfloor under your kitchen and a cabinet full of swelled-up particleboard. The reset is step one, not the whole solution.

Are Miele dishwasher error codes the same across all models?

The F-code numbers are consistent across G 4000 through G 7000 series - same number, same fault, every model in that range. But older Futura Classic and Futura Diamond models, anything pre-G 4000, use plain text descriptions instead of F-numbers. So 'Intake/Drain' on a Futura is basically the same thing as F14 on a G series. Not sure which generation you have? Pull the door open and check the rating plate on the side wall of the tub - that'll show you the full model number and you can match it up from there.

What's the difference between F70 and F78 on a Miele dishwasher?

Completely different problems. F70 is the AquaStop system triggering - water has physically pooled in the base pan at the bottom of the machine, which means something is leaking somewhere. You need to find the leak source and dry out that pan before you run it again. F78 is a circulation pump fault, meaning the pump that actually sprays water during the wash cycle is either blocked or the motor's dying. F78 sometimes clears if you pull something out of the impeller. F70 requires actual detective work to find where the water's coming from - door seal, hose connection, pump housing, or the tub itself.

Why is my Miele dishwasher more expensive to repair than other brands?

Honestly, it is more expensive - a Miele service call runs $150-200 before parts show up on the invoice, and the parts themselves cost more than equivalent Bosch or Whirlpool components. But a lot of the common codes don't need a tech at all. F11 is filter cleaning. F13 is adding salt. F14 is usually a kinked hose or a partially closed supply valve. Those cost you nothing but five minutes. Where you actually need a tech is F70 with a real leak, F51 or F78 for pump failures, or anything pointing at the control board. Know which category your code falls in before you call anyone.

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Models Known to Experience HUB Errors

This repair applies to most Miele dishwashers with this error code. Common model numbers include:

G 4228 SCVi, G 5265 SCVi, G 6360 SCVi, G 7160 SCVi, G 4310 SC, G 5210 SC, G 6100 SC, G 7100 SC, G 6770 SCVi K2O, G 7460 SCVi

Written by

Mike Sullivan

Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 20 years experience

Last verified for technical accuracy on March 14, 2026