How to Reset a Miele Dishwasher and Clear Fault Codes

Quick Answer

To reset a Miele dishwasher, press and hold the Start/Stop button for 3 to 5 seconds to cancel the cycle. The unit will drain automatically. Once drained, resolve the underlying fault to clear the error code permanently.

Here's what I see constantly: someone holds Start/Stop, the code disappears, they think they're done. Then it's back two days later. The reset doesn't fix anything, it just cancels the cycle. Miele's system is designed to keep throwing that fault code until the underlying issue is actually gone. So if you've got a persistent F11 or F70, you need to deal with the drain or the base pan first, or you'll be resetting this thing all week.

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How to Reset Your Miele Dishwasher

OK so here's the deal. Miele doesn't have a dedicated reset button, which confuses basically everyone. What you're actually doing is holding Start/Stop to cancel the active cycle and force a drain. These are German machines, and Miele genuinely refuses to let you just dismiss an error without fixing it. The fault code won't fully clear until the machine runs a successful cycle without tripping the same fault again. Annoying? Kind of. But honestly it's smarter than a reset button that just hides the problem.

Most Likely Causes

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

Need to cancel an active cycle after fixing the fault40%

Machine stuck in a cycle state after a power interruption36%

Clearing a stored fault code after repair24%

Symptoms You May Notice

There's a fault code sitting on the display and the machine stopped partway through the wash with water still sitting in the bottom of the tub.
The machine seems completely frozen, buttons aren't responding, and the program indicator light is blinking in a pattern like it's stuck in some kind of limbo state.
You already fixed whatever was wrong but the same F-code keeps popping up every single time you try to start a new cycle.
The door won't unlock even though the machine clearly isn't running anymore and you can't hear any pump or motor activity.
Machine drained fine on its own but won't start a new cycle. Every time you hit Start it just flashes the code right back at you.

Tools Required for Diagnosis

None

Diagnostic Checklist

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

Did the reset not work?

If the problem comes back after following these steps, a component has permanently failed and needs replacement. Check the specific error code your dishwasher is showing:

F11 Error →F70 Error →HUB Error →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't my Miele dishwasher have a Reset button?

Miele left it out on purpose. Their whole design philosophy is basically: fix the fault, don't hide it. The Start/Stop hold cancels the active cycle and drains the tub, which is functionally the same as a reset. The fault code clears automatically on the next successful cycle once you've actually dealt with whatever caused it. Honestly, I've worked on plenty of brands that have a Reset button and it mostly just teaches people to ignore real problems until they turn into expensive repairs. Miele's approach is annoying at first but it saves you money long term.

How do I clear F70 on a Miele dishwasher?

F70 is the one you can't just Start/Stop your way out of. The AquaStop float switch in the base pan has to physically drop back down, and that only happens after you drain the water that's sitting in the pan. Unplug the machine first, then tilt it forward at about 45 degrees to let the water run out the front, and let it sit and dry for at least 2 hours. Reconnect power and the F70 should clear on startup once the float drops. If it doesn't, that float switch might be physically stuck or damaged and you're looking at replacing it.

Does resetting a Miele dishwasher delete my settings?

Nope. The Start/Stop cancel method just clears the active fault flag and stops the current cycle. It doesn't touch your water hardness setting, your custom programs, your display preferences, nothing. Your settings are stored separately in non-volatile memory. The only thing that actually wipes settings is the factory reset option buried in Settings > Technical on G 7000 series touchscreen models. So don't stress about losing your calibration every time you do a reset.

How long does the drain sequence take after holding Start/Stop?

Usually 2 to 3 minutes on most G series models. I've seen older machines take up to 5 minutes if the drain pump is a little sluggish or the filter's partially clogged. You'll hear the pump running the whole time and that's completely normal. What you don't want is the pump running, stopping, and starting again in a loop, because that usually means there's still something blocking the drain path. If the machine drains fully and the door clicks open, you're good. If it just runs forever and never unlocks, you've probably got a blocked filter or kinked drain hose.

My fault code keeps coming back after every reset. What's going on?

That's the machine telling you the underlying problem is still there. Miele's fault codes are persistent by design and they won't stay gone until the physical condition that triggered them is actually fixed. For F11 it's almost always a clogged filter or a partially blocked drain pump, not just a dirty filter, but actually gunked-up impellers that need a real cleaning. For F70 the float switch might be physically stuck in the up position even after you drained the base pan. Pull the machine out, match the error code to the actual component, fix that component, then try again. The reset is just the last step, not the fix itself.

Related Miele Dishwasher Error Codes

Code: F11Miele Dishwasher F11 Drain Error Code: F70Miele Dishwasher F70 Waterproof System Code: HUBMiele Dishwasher Error Codes: Full List

Same Fix Works on These Brands

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

Miele dishwasherMiele Dishwasher Error Codes: G Series Models Miele dishwasherMiele Dishwasher F11 Drain Error: Filter Cleaning Guide Miele dishwasherMiele Dishwasher F70 Waterproof System Error Fix Miele dishwasherMiele Dishwasher F14 Intake Error: Water Not Entering Miele dishwasherMiele Dishwasher F78 Error Code: Circulation Pump Fault Miele dishwasherMiele Dishwasher F13 Error Code: Salt System Fault

Models Known to Experience RESET 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 6100 SC, G 7316 SCVi AutoDos, G 5480 SCVi

Written by

Mike Sullivan

Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 20 years experience

Last verified for technical accuracy on March 14, 2026