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Why is my Miele dishwasher not draining?
A Miele dishwasher may fail to drain because of a filter, drain path, pump, sensor or control issue. Standing water, error messages and unusual pump sounds help narrow the diagnosis.
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Why is my Miele dishwasher not draining?
A Miele dishwasher may fail to drain because of a filter, drain path, pump, sensor or control issue. Standing water, error messages and unusual pump sounds help narrow the diagnosis.
Common reasons
- Food debris or a restriction in the accessible filter area
- A kinked or restricted drain hose
- A drain pump obstruction or failure
- A sensor or control issue stopping the drain sequence
Safe first checks
- Stop the cycle and protect nearby cabinetry if water is rising or leaking.
- Follow the owner guide for safe filter inspection and cleaning.
- Do not reach into a pump area while power is connected.
- Record the error code and whether the pump hums, runs silently or repeatedly restarts.
When to request service
Request service when water remains after safe filter cleaning, the unit leaks, the pump is unusually loud, or the same drain error returns.
A useful request includes the brand, full model number when available, city, symptoms, error messages, urgency and whether there is active water, cooling loss, gas odor or an electrical concern.
Related repair information
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