Frequently Asked Questions; Technical Problems - Miele G 6500 Operating Instructions Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐
ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting Miele Service. This will save time and money.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:
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Unauthorized or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to
the appliance.
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and na‐
tional safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor‐
ized work.

Technical problems

Problem
The display remains
dark and the Start indi‐
cator light is not flash‐
ing after the dishwasher
has been turned on with
the  button.
The dishwasher stops
during a program.
The door locking pins
do not retract after the
door has opened auto‐
matically.
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Possible cause and solution
The dishwasher is not plugged in.
 Insert the plug.
The circuit breaker has tripped.
 Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse
rating).
The circuit breaker has tripped.
 Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse
rating).
 If the circuit breaker trips again, contact Miele
Service.
There is a fault with the door mechanism or the door
has not been correctly balanced.
 Contact Miele Service.
The AutoOpen function must be switched off be‐
fore the dishwasher is used again (see "Settings -
AutoOpen"). Danger of injury in the unlikely event
of another fault.