I did recently change from pods to loose powder, but after reading that I was possibly putting in too much powder I’ve gone back to pods. I thought I’d found the problem but after one successful cycle, it’s gone back to not starting without the error and my ridiculous attempts to make it run.

I’ve also checked the filter at the bottom, felt around and below the filter for any possible debris.

Any advice?

⟐ Commented August 29, 2026 at 10:18 MST

⟐ Edited August 28, 2026 at 6:34 MST

⟐ Edited August 25, 2026 at 18:35 MST

⟐ Answered August 21, 2026 at 2:29 MST

⟐ Commented August 16, 2026 at 12:41 MST

⟐ Commented August 11, 2026 at 8:46 MST

⟐ Answered August 05, 2026 at 2:24 MST

I have a Miele dishwasher that keeps tripping the RCD/FI switch during a cycle.

The sequence was originally:

• Machine starts normally
• Pumps out water
• Takes in fresh water
• RCD trips when the detergent dispenser activates
• No error code

I disconnected the heating element as a test, and the dishwasher ran normally but could not heat up the water. I replaced the heating element with a new Miele part, but the problem returned.

I have also replaced the detergent dispenser and repaired a damaged wire in the door wiring area (the insulation had worn/melted and the wire could touch the metal frame). After the repair it worked for three cycles, then the fault returned. During one of those cycles the dishwasher displayed F14 error and stopped.

The strange thing is that if it sits unused for several days, it starts for a couple of minutes and then triggers RCD again right after powder dispenser opens up.

Has anyone seen this type of intermittent fault on a Miele dishwasher? Would you suspect the circulation pump, wiring harness, or another component?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented August 04, 2026 at 1:49 MST

⟐ Answered July 31, 2026 at 3:30 MST

Here is a video I recorded earlier showing the air break assembly filling and then starting to leak as water fills the small chamber next to the hole connecting the inside of the dishwasher. The dishwasher is filling with water correctly and runs programmes.

https://youtube.com/shorts/7rT0TqmzlkE

I have fully cleaned the air break assembly with citric acid solution to remove any limescale.

What could be the issue?

⟐ Commented July 23, 2026 at 1:17 MST

Issue: The unit powers on normally but fails to start any wash cycle/programme or the Service Function Test (3 5Ft). No error codes are displayed.

Context: The last running cycle was interrupted mid-run (10 minutes before the end) by opening the door. Door remained open for 24 hours with standing water in the tub. Programme was cancelled via the control panel, but the machine will not run a new cycle or force a drain. I have tried removing the filter, cleaning it and emptying the water with a cup and sponge.

⟐ Commented July 21, 2026 at 10:01 MST

• I set the cycle, press start, and close the door.
• The red light comes on solid, but the washer does not beep. Beeping is the sign that I’ve closed door without pressing start. By turning on the red light but not beeping the washer is acknowledging that I’ve pressed start and closed the door.
• After a couple of seconds, the red light starts flashing.
• The cycle never starts. The washer remains in that state indefinitely.

I examined the door latch, and it appears to be working correctly. When I trigger the lever, the latch descends. When I press hard on the latch, the latch retracts. When I close the door, the latch clearly engages, but there is a little bit of play. I don’t know if it that play is normal or not.

If I hold the door shut by keeping pressure on the door when I close it, the washer behaves normally. At any point if I release the pressure on the door, the cycle will stop, and the red light will begin blinking.

If I place a magnet to the left of the left screw that secures the door latch to the door, the washer believes that the door is closed and behaves normally.

I used a bit of ferrous metal to test the magnetic area that sits above that screw when the door is closed, and it is indeed still magnetic, though not as strongly magnetic as the magnet I used to test with.

I appear to have isolated the problem to the door latch/sensor. Before I go buying parts and replacing things, can anyone give me some confidence about whether I should be replacing the:

• door latch
• door sensor
• the magnetic bit the sensor is supposed to be sensing
• something else, like maybe the door hinges?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented July 20, 2026 at 7:01 MST

⟐ Edited July 18, 2026 at 18:36 MST

Starting roughly February, it would start beeping and flash error code E31-00 and the drain would run non-stop for 12-24 hours before it would finally just turn itself off. Sometimes, I would turn the breaker off and let it sit for a few hours and when I turned the power back on the error would be clear.

At one point, it was basically unusable. We went on a week vacation and when we got back, it ran perfectly for 1 week. Then the same problem happened.

At this point, I can run it once per day and if about 24 hours elapse between it's last cycle, it will run normally.

I can't afford an appliance repair person, so I'm hoping for some wisdom!

⟐ Commented July 17, 2026 at 10:05 MST

⟐ Commented July 16, 2026 at 13:21 MST

I have scoured all parts diagrams I can find and come up empty. I have inspected the control panel trying to find a logical place for it, also no luck. I could not find anything like it on the control panel, inside the door, or on the stainless steel panel.

Does anyone know where this goes?

⟐ Commented July 14, 2026 at 21:59 MST

Any suggestions where to go from here?

⟐ Answered July 11, 2026 at 15:25 MST

My whirlpool dishwasher does not seem to spray water. It fills with water and then does not do anything. When I clear it the drain cycle works fine.

I checked the float and it does not look like its stuck.

I switched it off and on. Did not work.

I cleaned the spray arms, did not help.

I took off the water filter and the screen and cleaned them. There was nothing in the basin at the bottom of the dishwasher under the screen.

When i opened the footplate and ran the dishwasher, I could hear a few soft clicks when it got stuck. Not sure if its from the inlet valve or the circulation pump?

I have run out of ideas. Please help!

Thanks,

Sagar

⟐ Answered July 11, 2026 at 6:03 MST