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Miele Dishwasher F14 Intake Error: Water Not Entering

Quick Answer

Miele F14 means the dishwasher did not fill with water in the expected time. Start by ensuring the water supply valve under the sink is fully open. If the valve is open, check the AquaStop inlet hose for a triggered solenoid.

Look, F14 is basically your Miele sitting there waiting for water and getting nothing. Most of the time it's something dumb like a half-closed valve under the sink. But ignore it and the machine just won't run, period. I've shown up to calls where the homeowner was convinced the dishwasher was totally dead and it was literally a $0 fix. Sometimes it's the AquaStop hose, which costs $30 and takes 20 minutes.

MieleDishwasherSeverity: moderate88% DIY Success
Time to Fix
10–60 min
Difficulty
beginner
Parts Cost
$25 – $65
Tools Needed
Phillips #2 screwdriver, Needle-nose pliers

What Does the F14 Code Mean?

OK so here's the deal with the F14. Miele uses this special AquaStop inlet hose with a solenoid built right into it, and the control board times how long it takes to fill. Takes too long? F14. Usually that's after about 10-15 minutes of waiting with no water. Nine times out of ten it's the supply valve under the sink or that little mesh screen at the hose connection. I replaced three of these last Tuesday. The AquaStop solenoid failure is less common but way more annoying because you can't clean your way out of it.

Most Likely Causes

Based on aggregated repair data, here is the probability breakdown for this error code:

Water supply valve closed or partially closed40%
AquaStop inlet hose solenoid stuck closed after a previous F70 event24%
Inlet screen filter at the hose connection clogged with sediment14%
Failed water inlet valve solenoid on the machine body12%
Kinked or pinched inlet hose10%

Symptoms You May Notice

  • F14 or the word 'Intake' shows on the display and the cycle stops dead during the fill phase, usually within the first 2-3 minutes.
  • You can hear the machine humming like it's trying, but zero water is actually getting into the cabinet when you open the door mid-cycle.
  • The dishwasher starts fine, counts down, then throws the error before any washing actually happens.
  • Machine fills partway and then faults out, which points more toward low water pressure than a completely blocked valve.
  • No sounds at all after pressing Start, not even a hum.

Can you reset a Miele dishwasher to clear the F14 code?

Once you've fixed the underlying issue, press the Start/Stop button and hold it for about 3 seconds to cancel the current cycle. Wait 30 seconds, then start a fresh cycle. F14 clears itself automatically once the machine successfully fills with water. You don't need to do any special reset sequence for this one.

Tools Required for Diagnosis

Phillips #2 screwdriverNeedle-nose pliersMultimeterTowel or small bucketAdjustable wrench (for inlet hose connection if it's tight)

Diagnostic Checklist

Follow these steps in order. We start with the easiest external fixes before opening up the machine.

ComponentComponent Under Test
Expected Range700–1200 ohms
ConditionIf Open (OL) or infinite, replace component.

Replacement Parts

If your diagnostic testing proves the component has failed, you will need a replacement. We recommend OEM parts over aftermarket for water-handling components.

Part Name
AquaStop Inlet Hose5571730 · $25–$55
Water Inlet Valve6240700 · $30–$65

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Water Intake Error' mean on a Miele dishwasher?
That's F14 showing up in plain language on some Miele models. It means the machine tried to fill with water, timed out waiting, and gave up. Most common causes are a closed supply valve, a packed inlet screen filter, or a failed AquaStop hose solenoid. Check the supply valve first every single time. I can't tell you how many service calls I've done where the valve was the whole problem and the homeowner was already shopping for a new dishwasher.
What is the AquaStop hose and can it cause F14?
The AquaStop is Miele's anti-flood inlet hose and it's actually pretty clever design. There's a solenoid valve built right into the hose near the water supply connection, and it normally stays open. If the float switch in the base of the dishwasher detects water (an F70 event), the solenoid slams shut to stop flooding. Problem is, sometimes that solenoid fails closed on its own, or it trips during an F70 and doesn't reopen afterward. If your supply valve is open and your screen is clean but you're still getting F14, the AquaStop hose is your next suspect. It's not repairable, you just replace the whole hose.
Can I still use the dishwasher at all when it's showing F14?
No. The machine won't run a cycle if it can't fill with water. It'll just fault out every time. Don't try to force it through repeatedly hoping it clears, that won't help and you might cause the control board to log a bunch of fault history. Fix the intake issue first, then run a test cycle.
How do I know if it's the AquaStop hose or the inlet valve that's bad?
Honestly, start with the cheap and easy stuff first. If the screen is clean and the supply valve is open, temporarily disconnect the AquaStop hose at the machine end and run water from your supply into a bucket to confirm you're actually getting water pressure through the hose. If water flows fine from the hose into the bucket, the hose solenoid is probably OK and you're looking at the inlet valve. No water from the hose when supply is open? That's your AquaStop solenoid stuck closed. The multimeter test on the inlet valve coil (700-1,200 ohms) will confirm if the valve itself is electrically dead.
My water pressure is fine everywhere else in the house. Could it still be causing F14?
Possibly, yeah. Miele needs at least 0.5 bar (about 7 PSI) at the dishwasher inlet specifically. Even if your shower and faucets feel normal, the dishwasher supply line could have a partially closed valve or a restrictor in the line dropping the pressure locally. High-rise buildings also get pressure fluctuations at certain times of day. If everything else checks out clean, grab a pressure gauge and test right at the inlet connection. Anything under 7 PSI and you'll get intermittent F14 errors.

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Same Fix Works on These Brands

Miele shares the same hardware platform with these brands. The diagnosis and repair steps are identical.

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Models Known to Experience F14 Errors

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

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

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Written by

Mike Sullivan

Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 20 years experience

Last verified for technical accuracy on March 14, 2026