Problem solving guide
Water intake fault
Problem
The alarm tone is
sounding.
One of the following
messages appears in
the display:
Turn on tap
Water intake
Fault F18
The following fault
message appears in the
display during the
programme:
SolarSave
Intake temperature too low
88
Possible cause and remedy
The tap is turned off.
Turn on the tap fully.
Before rectifying the problem, you must:
Switch the dishwasher off.
Water intake is restricted.
Turn on the tap fully and start the programme
again.
Clean the filter in the water inlet (see "Cleaning
and care – Cleaning the water inlet filter").
The water connection pressure is lower than
50 kPa.
Seek professional advice.
The on-site connection for the water drainage may
be too low and you will need to vent the water
drainage (see "Installation – Drainage").
A technical fault has occurred.
Switch the dishwasher off.
Turn off the tap.
Call Miele.
The intake water has not reached the required
temperature of 45 °C (see "Installation – Water
intake").
Restart the programme.
If the fault message appears again, select a
different programme.